Total 394 job vacancies by Acorn Care and Education

Job Title:

South West London Based Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) for Children and Young People

Location:

South-West London

Salary:

£45,000 dependent on experience.

Contract:

Summer Contract with the following benefits:

Summer Contract

5 weeks off in the school summer break
22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance pro rata
1 CPD day to use towards training
Exclusive discounts within Benefit Hub
Competitive medical insurance rates
A block of free counselling sessions
Cycle to work scheme
Electric care purchase scheme
A “Moment in Time” day a year to use as you please.
Life assurance
Critical illness cover
We are dedicated to providing our staff with the support they need to succeed.

Part time or Term-time contracts considered.

Considering immediate and September 2024 contract commencement dates.

Hours:

37.5 Hour Week

Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)

What are we looking for?

Enthusiastic, motivated, and creative Occupational Therapists of all levels. For those looking to make the move to Paediatrics or newly graduated, we have a Paediatric induction and mentoring program to give you the knowledge and tools for success in your role.

We have the capacity to sponsor candidates who require a visa, so if you’re interested, please get in touch.

Mandatory Requirements:

HCPC and RCOT registration
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy
Desirable:

Experience working within specialist paediatric setting
Experience working within school settings
Experiencing completing assessments for Education, Health, and Care plans
Specialist CPD and/or training
Role Overview:

The Paediatric Occupational Therapist plays a pivotal role in assessing the needs of a variety of students for Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and providing targeted and specialist interventions to support their development. You will be working within a variety of school environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and teaching staff to ensure holistic care and imbedded interventions. Additionally, the role involves training and upskilling teaching staff to effectively support students' occupational therapy goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' sensory, motor, and self-care skills to determine eligibility for Occupational Therapy provision within their EHCP.
Develop and implement individualised intervention plans to address students' specific needs and facilitate their participation in school activities.
Collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate occupational therapy goals into students' educational plans and learning environment.
Provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation of intervention effectiveness, adjusting plans as necessary to optimise outcomes.
Conduct training and support to teaching staff on strategies and techniques to promote students' functional skills and independence within the classroom setting.
Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, case notes, annual review reports and intervention plans in accordance with regulatory standards and LCP policies.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings to contribute expertise and ensure coordinated care for students with complex needs.
Working Conditions:

Primarily school-based with opportunity to work within the clinic setting.
Regular interaction with students, teachers, and other professionals in a collaborative team working environment.
Flexible working hours.
Opportunity to do your administration from home.
London Children’s Practice - Why Choose Us?

At the London Children’s Practice, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and families, and we believe in supporting our team members every step of the way. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider joining us:

Training Opportunities:

We are committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff. As a member of our team, you'll have access to a wide range of training opportunities tailored to your individual interests and career goals. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced practitioner, we'll provide the support you need to continue growing and advancing in your field.

Wellbeing Support:

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and prioritising employee wellbeing. That's why we offer comprehensive support services to help you thrive both personally and professionally. From employee assistance programs to wellness initiatives, we're here to ensure that you feel supported and valued every day.

Paediatric Induction and Mentoring Program:

Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in paediatric therapy? Our new graduate program is designed to provide you with the mentorship and support you need to transition smoothly into your role. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners, gain hands-on experience, and receive guidance every step of the way.

Clinical Development:

We believe in investing in our team members' professional growth and development. That's why we offer regular in-house training sessions, workshops, and supervision support tailored to your level of experience. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, we'll help you continue to refine your skills and stay up to date on the latest best practices in paediatric therapy.

We look forward to welcoming passionate candidates to join our team and make a positive impact.

At LCP, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

For more information about LCP please visit the below websites

www.londonchildrenspractice.com

www.instagram.com/lcpclinic

www.twitter.com/LCPclinic

www.facebook.com/LCPclinic

Role: Assistant Headteacher - SENco

Location: Buzz Learning, Ashington, Northumberland

Salary: £35,000 per annum (negotiable, dependent on qualifications and experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4pm, Term Time Only)

Join our team at Buzz Learning We established in 2004 and are firmly rooted in our local community and committed to providing education and further education to equip our learners with the skills, experience and qualifications they need to progress into successful adulthood.

Our nurturing learning environments cater for students aged 11-16 years at our school and 16-24 years at our Post-16 Provision.

Our ethos is centred around empowering individuals to "be all you can," fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and achievement. With a strong commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on maintaining a Good Ofsted rating, ensuring high-quality education and support for our students.

We are proud of the reputation we have in our community and have been described as ‘A small, friendly School and College’.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Headteacher (SENCo) to join our dynamic team. As an Assistant Headteacher (SENCo) at Buzz Learning, you will play a crucial role in providing personalised learning experiences and support to students with Special Educational Needs. You will have the opportunity to work with students aged 11-24, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally in line with our inclusive ethos.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Buzz to achieve outstanding results with Ofsted and other statutory bodies.
Support the management of systems, routines and processes to work effectively in line at least with statutory requirements.
Support the Head in the management, organisation and administration of Buzz Learning with a particular focus on learner progress and interventions.
Work with the Head and SLT to lead and manage strategic areas of Buzz’s development.
Be proactive in establishing communications which foster good relations with all stakeholders, external agencies, individuals and organisations and which, through consultation, seek their positive support and active involvement in Buzz Learning.
Provide information and advice to the Head and Regional Director in accordance with Governance arrangements and support proper accountability processes throughout Buzz Learning.
Engender and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders which ensure the best outcomes for children and young people, to include creation n of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), EHCP reviews and facilitating PEP meetings etc
Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of Buzz Learning.
Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed at least annually.
Take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined.
Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent in Special Education Needs (SEN) or relevant subject area.
Proven experience working with students with SEN, preferably within a school or college setting.
Strong understanding of SEN principles, strategies, and best practices.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Understanding of Ofsted requirements
Ability to lead and provide a clear vision
Ability to motivate and develop people and the confidence to exercise delegated authority in a lead role
Why join The Outcomes First Group?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward 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
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 benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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!

Become a Teaching Assistant at Ashley Park School part of Options Autism and start working towards yours.

Salary: £21,746.96 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Ashley Park School is located in the stunning market town on the south bank of the Thames in the borough of Surrey. It forms part of the Greater London built up area and is served by a wide range of transport routes to school, making it easily accessible. Our new specialist school will cater for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.

Our aim is to help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.

The opportunity

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils’ lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go.

Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.

Who we are looking for

The successful applicant will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences, or supervising pupils as they explore further afield. Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.

Experience:

Working with pupils on the autistic spectrum is highly desirable
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
Why join Options Autism?​

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward 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
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 benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

#Education #Childcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #TeachingAssistant

*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.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Headteacher

Location: Park School, Chipping Norton

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro-rata)

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people, we have the role for you!

We’re looking for a Headteacher to join and lead our team at Park School.

About the School

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

About the Role

As Headteacher you will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.

The successful candidate will utilise their personal expertise, experience and contacts to ensure development and implementation of the strategy. The post holder will ensure appropriate standards are maintained in the educational programmes. This will be achieved by working collaboratively with senior professional colleagues to ensure services are structured, staffed, trained and operated to deliver high quality, individually tailored programmes to meet the needs of each young person.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has had extensive and successful experience as a senior leader within a pupils’ environment, preferably within an educational setting. This must include experience within the specialist area of working with pupils with SEMH and/or challenging behaviour. You should have a positive work ethic and be able to work effectively to produce an effective leadership team.

You should have an extensive knowledge surrounding safeguarding of pupils, as you will be ensuring that Senior Leaders are implementing safeguarding correctly. We want someone who places a focus on the positive outcomes of our pupils and adults and takes responsibility for helping improve the lives of our pupils.

Essential Criteria

At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in either mainstream or special educational needs schools.
Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent.
Willingness to extend personal and professional development.
Ability to lead and provide a clear vision.
Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applying growth plans as appropriate.
Driving licence
Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward 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
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 benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*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.

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.Options Autism are hiring Senior Care Workers in the Melton Mowbray area!

Role: Senior Care Worker

Salary: £31,150.08 per annum

Hours: Permanent, Full-Time (48 hours per week, 2 days on, 2 days off, flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the home. Sleep ins where required, paid additionally.)

Location: Hickling Pastures, nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

Basic Salary: £31,150.08 per annum
Sleep-ins paid at £45.00 per night
Funded Qualifications
Earn £1000 by referring a friend
Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more)
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
And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable 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, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Our next Senior Residential Support Worker will be someone who has:

Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or NVQ equivalent
A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
Patience, resilience, and calmness.
Some of your duties will include

Chaperoning individuals to appointments and activities
Completing relevant paperwork
Household tasks
Administering medication
Leading, training and developing new and existing support workers within your team
Helping the deputy manager to maintain a skilled and knowledgeable team
The Opportunity

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, are recruiting Senior Support Workers to join our teams within the Leicestershire area.

Little Acre is a five-bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 – 19 years and is dedicated to building incredible futures by giving the occupants opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests.

We are based in Hickling Pastures and are within commuting distance of Nottingham and Loughborough.

Our residential homes are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges too, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences – for those we look after and for everyone in our team!

Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.

How to Apply
1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions
2. Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant - Maternity Cover

Location: Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Lancaster

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Salary: £19233.75 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

We are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join our wonderful team at Crookhey Hall School in Lancaster.

To work as a Learning Support Assistant, providing support to the teacher and the pupils within an assigned group. In addition to agreed responsibilities of Learning Support Assistants and any reasonable direction from the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team the Learning Support Worker will:

Main Tasks

To work with individual and small groups of pupils on educational activities.
To assist teachers in developing and implementing individual educational programmes.
To support individual and small groups of pupils across a broad and balanced curriculum.
To prepare materials and equipment.
To occasionally transport pupils home and on educational visits etc.
Qualification required

English & Maths GCSE
About us

Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward 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​
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 benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*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.

#Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #LSA #LearningSupportAssistant

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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).

*4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Family Liaison & Assistant SENCO

Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick

Salary: £21,051.00 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday​ 8:30am-4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Family Liaison & Assistant SENCO to join our close-knit team at Oakfield House School located in Salwick.

About the role

The primary responsibility is to provide support to our SENCO and Assistant Head (Pastoral & DSL) by overseeing and coordinating the provision of support for students with special educational needs (SEN). This role involves administrative duties like record-keeping and scheduling meetings with parents, professionals and external agencies. Additionally, the assistant may directly support individual students with SEN, manage learning resources, observe and report on student progress, facilitate communication between teachers, parents, and external specialists, and engage in training to stay updated on best practises for supporting students with special needs. The specific duties can vary between SENCO and the Assistant Head, but collectively, these responsibilities ensure that students with SEN receive the necessary support to thrive in their education.

Responsibilities

Working with the SENCO to support curriculum areas in ensuring outstanding outcomes for SEND students
Assisting with the development and implementation of strategies aimed at raising the achievement of SEND students.
Actively promoting and demonstrating creativity and innovation when searching out new strategies to support our SEND students
Maintaining good quality school documentation pertaining to the Learning Support needs of all students
Attending SEND meetings with outside agencies and ensure documents are personalised, robust and include SMART targets aimed at raising the achievement of individual students
Qualifications required

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and grade C or above in English or equivalent
About Us

Oakfield House School is an outstanding Primary School for autistic pupils and those associated with Autism/Learning or Complex Communication and Behaviour needs. The school has a strong and committed leadership team. Our school is a country house built in the 1880's, set in eight acres of beautiful parkland.

We cater for 45 boys and girls aged between 4 – 12 years old and we have been judged as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

The Site is situated in Salwick near Preston and are within commutable distance from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward 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
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 benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*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.

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Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: 3 Dimensions, Chardleigh House, Somerset

Salary: Up to £53,200 per annum, (dependent on experience) plus Welcome Bonus £3000 and £2000 CPD training allowance.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our clinical team at 3 Dimensions, Chardleigh House, Somerset. Working collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex and SEMH needs.

About the role

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals, and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

We’re looking for an experienced practitioner to join us at Outcomes First Group as our Specialist Occupational Therapist. Based at 3 Dimensions school, this role brings with it the opportunity to work alongside the Clinical and Wellbeing Locality Lead and schools senior leadership team to develop the Occupational Therapy offer. This school supports pupils in primary and secondary education with a range of complex needs including, neurodivergence, learning difficulties and social, emotional, and mental health needs often associated with complex trauma.

This is a great opportunity for a therapist to join the team at a time of growth and the introduction of an integrated therapies service at the school. The post holder will be able to make the role their own whilst being supported by a friendly team. We are looking for someone interested in working in an innovative, self-directed, and flexible way, who recognises the value of the therapeutic relationship and the power of direct therapy, as well as the need to empower those working with the pupils we support through our universal and enhanced provision. Our clinical team will work within the neurodiversity paradigm and use neurodiversity affirming practices; therefore, the post holder will be expected to share the same values and be willing to develop their practice in line with this with support from the wider multi-disciplinary team across the Eden hub (which 3 Dimensions School falls within).

Drawing on their experience, alongside their excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills, the post holder will ensure that high quality Occupational Therapy is delivered at the school.

The post holder will report to and work closely with the Clinical and Wellbeing Locality Lead, along with other members of the therapies and education team. They will receive both professional and clinical supervision from within the team and be supported to engage regularly with Continual Professional Development opportunities.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical work as part of the therapies team, representing the organisation by providing support and guidance to team members and the wider staff group and ensuring a client focused service. The role is a collaborative one working with individuals and groups across professional and organisational boundaries.

This role will provide an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to develop their clinical skills, knowledge, leadership skills, and supervisory skills to junior members of the team and/or students on placement. 

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

Location: 3 Dimensions, Chardleigh House, Somerset

3 Dimensions

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. 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 and care 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: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

Recognised and relevant Occupational Therapist degree
Valid and up to date HCPC registration
Sensory qualification (desirable)
Driving licence and access to vehicle
Experience working with Children and Young People
Experience of working within an educational setting
Experience of teaching, training and supervision of other OT’s
Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff (desirable)
A willingness to learn and adapt practice in line with neurodiversity affirming Occupational Therapy.
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact recruitment@ofgl.co.uk
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.

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* T&C's apply.

It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Job Title: Lead Clinician - Practitioner Psychologist

Location: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (within one hours commute of Newquay airport)

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

We’re looking for a Lead Clinician - Practitioner Psychologist with demonstrable leadership skills to join our clinical service. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the developing clinical service and to work closely with the Clinical Locality Lead to develop the clinical provision in line with Outcomes First Groups clinical model.

This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping a service and driving transformational change.

About the role

Working independently within the overall framework of the service policies and procedures you will work within existing services to support the embedding of our clinical governance structures to support the services in future development and ensuring quality assurance.

Our clinical teams help to develop empowering environments where our pupils can flourish, always putting them 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 wherever possible.

Location: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (within one hours commute of Newquay airport)

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality education and 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: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

Post-graduate doctoral level qualification in Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic).
Registered with the HCPC and own professional body.
Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams
Experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
Demonstrable ability to lead and manage strategically
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners
Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults.
Experience of lecturing/teaching/training
Full valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work.
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact recruitment@ofgl.co.uk or Kate Boot, Clinical Locality Lead, Kate.Boot@enhancedlearningservices.co.uk.

What’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. This role will be key to the development of the service, working closely with the Clinical Locality Lead and Head of Clinical Operations (South). This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of the people 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.

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!*

It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (within one hours commute of Newquay airport)

Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our clinical division, working collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex and SEMH needs

About the role

You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable, and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies, as required.

Our Clinical Teams support our services to maintain a nurturing and loving environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

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

Location: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (within one hours commute of Newquay airport)

About the Group

Outcomes 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: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

Recognised and relevant Occupational Therapist degree
Registered with the HCPC and RCOT
Sensory Integration qualification desirable
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Experience working with Children and Young People
Experience of working within an educational setting would be advantageous
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk or Kate Boot, Clinical Locality Lead, Kate.Boot@enhancedlearningservices.co.uk.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
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
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 benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

Job ID: 243504

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Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!*

It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Job title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (within one hours commute of Newquay airport)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

About the role

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house Clinical Team, this includes occupational therapy and psychotherapy. You will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the people we support.

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.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person centered, 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 provider 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: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (within one hours commute of Newquay airport)

About the Group

Outcomes 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: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

BSc in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Experience of working with adults who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
What’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: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk or Kate Boot, Clinical Locality Lead, Kate.Boot@enhancedlearningservices.co.uk.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
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
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 benefits
up to £2000 to spend on CPD
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

Job ID 243505

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Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!*

It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Manor House School, West Sussex

Salary: up to £53,200 per annum (dependent on experience) plus Welcome Bonus £3000 + £2000 Training allowance

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

About the role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house Clinical Team. Working collaboratively with the site, you will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex needs and SEMH needs.

You will be responsible for holding the speech and language therapy caseload at Manor House School, West Sussex. This also may involve regional cover within the West Sussex area. 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 pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service 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 people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: Manor House School, West Sussex

Manor House School (acornmanorhouseschool.co.uk)

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. 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 and care 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: 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
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

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:

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

£2000 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 services and physical health checks
Work 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
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 benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

Job ID: 232836

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Job title: Practitioner Psychologist

Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum. (pro rata) - depending on experience - plus £3000 Welcome Bonus and Relocation package £3000. (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance)

Hours: Full time and part time hours considered

Contract: Permanent

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

As part of our continued growth, we have an opportunity for a Psychologist to make a difference to the lives of people with complex needs. If you are looking to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to join an already established inhouse clinical team which comprises of Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

As Practitioner Psychologist, you will provide advice, information and training to staff, other members of the Clinical Wellbeing and multi-disciplinary team(s), commissioners and other agencies regarding the impact on pupils of trauma and adverse life experiences; attachment difficulties; neurodiversity and educational needs; including social emotional and mental health needs and behaviours that challenge.

Location: Barton School, Barton-Upon-Humber.

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

About the Group

Outcomes 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: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

Post-graduate doctoral level in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent if trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
Registered with the HCPC
Registered with the BPS (desirable)
Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required (desirable)
Undertake relevant group induction training on commencement
Membership of relevant Clinical Networks (desirable)
Full driving licence and access to a car
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward 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
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 benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

Job ID: 241633

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Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!*

It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group![RMH1]

Job Title: Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Location: The Tower School, Essex

Salary: Up to £53,200 (dependent on experience) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus and Relocation package £3000. (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 4.00pm (Part Time will be considered)

Contract: Permanent - 52 weeks

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

About the role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house Clinical Team at The Tower School based in Essex. Working collaboratively with the site, you will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD and SEMH needs, this is an exciting and creative role forming an integral part of our small and friendly team, including Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist and Therapy Assistant. We are an ambitious clinical team working collaboratively with education to provide creative and individual interventions for our pupils.

Working within overall framework of the service policies and procedures, you will be supporting the integration of the specific service in the day to day running of each provision i.e., standardised assessments and clinical services. A key aspect of the role will be to deliver the wellbeing and clinical rainbow strategy at a universal, enhanced and specialist level to support our wider teams in meeting our young people’s needs in line with set Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

Options Autism has recently launched an innovative new Autism Strategy. The main objective is to continually progress in our approach to education provision in an environment conducive to the strengths and needs of autistic pupils within our schools. The strategy emphasises the importance of genuine engagement and empathic relationships to increase every individual’s experience of meaningful achievements and positive emotions. It has been created and refined, through a review of current autism literature and consultation from the Lived Experience Expert Panel, made up of autistic pupils and parents of autistic people, a clinical multi-disciplinary team and the OFG Advisory Board. The foundations of the strategy are three core principles: Ask, Accept and Develop - AAD.[RMH2]

Our well-established Clinical Team, maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our people are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. 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: The Tower School, Essex

The Tower School

The Tower School is perfectly positioned on the edge of Epping Forest and the end of Epping High Street, providing multiple opportunities for our pupils within the local community
About the Group

Outcomes 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: 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
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) (Essential)
Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred. Newly qualified candidates will be considered.[RMH3]
Ability to work independently
Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car (Desirable)
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

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:

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

£2,000 training allowance
£3000 Welcome Bonus
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
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 benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!*

It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Job title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Colsterworth, Grantham, Stretton and Oakham

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per annum

Salary: Up to £53,200 per annum (Dependent on experience) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

About the role

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals, and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house Clinical Team to work across two adult residential homes and to cover maternity leave for two schools: The Shires in Stretton and Oakham. You will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the autistic people we support.

You will be responsible for holding a speech and language therapy caseload and with the full support of our well-established and 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.

Our well-established Clinical Team maintain a person centered, 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 provider 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: Millfield House, Lincolnshire, Hazel House, Grantham, The Shires schools – Stretton and Oakham.

https://www.optionsautism.co.uk/

About the Group

Outcomes 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: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

BSc in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Experience of working with adults who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern)
Full valid UK driving licence and access to a car
What’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: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
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
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 benefits
up to £2000 to spend on CPD
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And 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.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

Job ID 241635

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