Art Therapist

Home Link Family Support; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Link Family Support invites an experienced Art Therapist to join our Therapy Service, delivering individual and group sessions to primary school-aged children in Edinburgh. You will work closely with families, schools and partner agencies to explore emotions and build resilience in a nurturing, relationship-based environment.

The role focuses on trauma-informed practice, attachment-informed care and monitoring outcomes to evaluate impact.

Qualifications

• Undertake therapeutic assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Deliver individual and group Art Therapy sessions for primary school-aged children.
• Support children through trauma-informed, attachment-informed and relationship-based practice.
• Work collaboratively within multi-agency networks and contribute to Child's Plans where appropriate.
• Ensure children are listened to, respected and actively involved in decisions about their support.
• Contribute to monitoring outcomes and evaluating the impact of therapeutic interventions.
• Play an active role within Home Link's wider Therapy and Family Support Teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group Art Therapy to children referred to our service.
• Collaborate with families, schools and partner agencies to support emotional wellbeing.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary planning and monitoring of therapeutic outcomes.

Skills

Art therapy

Trauma-informed practice

Attachment-informed practice

Relationship-based approach

Education

HCPC registration

Qualified Art Therapist

Job description

Working with children and families who may be experiencing adversity requires creativity, compassion and a belief in every child's potential.

Home Link Family Support is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Art Therapist to join our Therapy Service and help children express themselves, build resilience and improve their emotional wellbeing within a nurturing, relationship-based environment.

Join Our TeamHome Link Family Support is a well-established family support charity committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

We work alongside families to build strengths, reduce inequalities and support children to thrive.

We are looking for a qualified and HCPC-registered Art Therapist to deliver a high-quality therapeutic service for primary school-aged children across the North East of Edinburgh.

About the RoleYou will provide individual and group Art Therapy to children referred to our service, helping them to explore emotions, build confidence and develop healthy coping strategies.

Working closely with families, schools and partner agencies, you will:

• Undertake therapeutic assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Deliver individual and group Art Therapy sessions for primary school-aged children.
• Support children through trauma-informed, attachment-informed and relationship-based practice.
• Work collaboratively within multi-agency networks and contribute to Child's Plans where appropriate.
• Ensure children are listened to, respected and actively involved in decisions about their support.
• Contribute to monitoring outcomes and evaluating the impact of therapeutic interventions.
• Play an active role within Home Link's wider Therapy and Family Support Teams.

See attached Job Description for more information or call 0131 661 0890 for an informal chat with Paula Swanston, CEOHome Link Family Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and PVG Scheme membership.