Art Therapist

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a part-time Art Therapist to support the emotional wellbeing of patients in mental health settings. This role requires designing tailored art therapy sessions and interacting empathetically with patients. A passion for improving patient experiences is essential. The position offers flexible working hours and a competitive rewards package.

Benefits

Unlimited access to Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible work times

Opportunity to develop skills

Qualifications

• Experienced Art Therapist with a passion for mental health.
• Ability to design tailored art therapy sessions for patients.
• Strong empathetic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work 5 hours per week as an Art Therapist.
• Support emotional wellbeing and self-expression of patients.
• Encourage socialisation, self-esteem, and memory retrieval.

Skills

Experienced Art Therapist

Ability to design results-focused art therapy sessions

Passionate about improving patient experience

Skilled at interacting empathetically

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? As the only healthcare provider in the UK to be recognised as one of the best companies to work for, Barchester is able to offer empowerment and satisfaction to our employees.

Forest Hospital is an independent mental health hospital in Mansfield, supporting 30 patients with a variety of mental health conditions. This is a unique opportunity for an Art Therapist to join us for 5 hours per week, where you will work alongside an experienced and friendly team to achieve our ambition of supporting patients to celebrate life and encourage socialisation, self‑esteem, and memory‑retrieval. Using a specialised form of psychotherapy, the role of our Art Therapist will be to improve the emotional wellbeing, quality of life, and self‑expression of patients.

ABOUT YOU

This exciting role offers an experienced Art Therapist the opportunity to provide significant benefits to detained and non‑detained patients living with various mental health conditions. We are looking for the following skills/attributes to compliment the team:

• Experienced Art Therapist
• Ability to design results‑focused art therapy sessions that are uniquely tailored to patients
• Passionate about improving the experience of patients in a mental health setting
• Skilled at interacting empathetically with patients and visitors

REWARDS PACKAGE

As well as a competitive rate of pay, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the sector. Your generous benefits include:

• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend scheme
• Flexible work times to suit your commitments
• Opportunity to develop your skills

If you are a passionate Art Therapist who is keen to be part of a company that centres on celebrating life and making a difference, Barchester is the place to be.