Art Therapist

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Barchester as a part-time Art Therapist and make a profound difference in the lives of patients in a leading mental health hospital. This role allows you to work collaboratively with a dedicated team to enhance patient experiences through tailored art therapy sessions. If you have a passion for supporting individuals with mental health conditions, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment focused on personal growth and professional satisfaction.

Benefits

Unlimited access to Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as an Art Therapist.
• Ability to design tailored art therapy sessions.
• Passion for improving patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in celebrating life and boosting self-esteem.
• Use psychotherapy techniques to enhance emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage socialization and aid memory retrieval.

Skills

Empathetic interaction skills

Results-focused session design

Passion for enhancing patient experience

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced Art Therapist looking for a part-time role with an organisation where you can enrich lives and make a lasting impact? Barchester, the only healthcare provider in the UK recognized as one of the best companies to work for, offers empowerment and satisfaction to our employees.

Castle Lodge is an independent mental health hospital in Hull supporting 15 patients with various mental health conditions. This is a unique opportunity for an Art Therapist to join us for 2 hours per week. You will work alongside an experienced and friendly team to support patients in celebrating life, encouraging socialization, boosting self-esteem, and aiding memory retrieval. Your role will involve using specialised Psychotherapy techniques to improve emotional wellbeing, quality of life, and self-expression.

ABOUT YOU

This role offers an experienced Art Therapist the chance to significantly benefit both detained and non-detained patients with diverse mental health conditions. We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience as an Art Therapist
• Ability to design results-focused, tailored art therapy sessions for patients
• A passion for enhancing the patient experience in mental health settings
• Empathetic interaction skills with patients and visitors

REWARDS PACKAGE

Alongside a competitive pay rate, Barchester provides one of the sector's best rewards packages, including:

• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend scheme
• Flexible working hours to suit your commitments
• Opportunities for professional development

If you are a passionate Art Therapist eager to join a company focused on celebrating life and making a difference, Barchester is the place for you.