Children's Art Therapist

Emosi

C/O Ellesmere Children’s Centre

4, Maxwell Street

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S4 7JN

Our Transcultural Therapeutic Care need a Art Psychotherapist to work with children 2-12 years.

The award winning Ellesmere Children’s Centre requires passionate, enthusiastic and committed Therapists, to work within our lottery funded transcultural therapeutic centre.

Full time and Sessional 2 days a week (More days can be offered)

We are looking for an inspiring and creative Art Therapist to be part of a newly formed therapeutic intervention team offering play therapy to children in and on the edge of care. You will be joining our passionate and dedicated team within the Specialist Intervention Service and work with colleagues within the children’s centre. Some of the work will involve small groups within the nursery setting.

You must be a fully qualified Art Therapist with an accredited MA or postgraduate diploma. Candidates should have at least two years post qualification experience and registered with BAPT (British Association of Play Therapists) or HCP. We will consider newly qualified Therapists.

This post requires a children’s and adults Enhanced DBS check.

The play therapist role requires experience and understanding of child development, excellent communication, observation and listening skills. Candidates must be comfortable working with different age groups, making valid assessments and show evidence of a diverse therapeutic practice.

The therapy environment requires resilience and self awareness, the ability to deal with confidential matters appropriately and work closely with other professionals.

• Competitive salary offered within the charities sector

Please Contact: Dr Sharon Curtis

On: 0114 2812143

For further information

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 12-18 per week

Salary: £20.00-£25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We have risk assessments in place & follow all government guidance. Regular and thorough cleaning takes place daily.

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Qualified: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/05/2023