Creative Arts / Play Therapist

Victim Support Northern Ireland; Londonderry, Belfast; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Northern Ireland is looking for a Creative Arts or Play Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions for children and young people who have experienced trauma. The role involves direct therapy using various methods, establishing teamwork, and community engagement. Ideal candidates should have a relevant post-graduate qualification and experience working with children diagnosed with learning difficulties. The position offers a salary of £32,559 per annum pro rata and multiple work location options.

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualification recognized by regulatory bodies in therapy.
• Evidence of competence in drama, art, music or play therapy.
• Current HCPC registration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy interventions through various modalities.
• Establish working relationships with team members.
• Promote Phoenix Youth at various settings.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Working with children and young people

Professional qualifications in therapy

Education

Recognised professional post graduate qualification in Therapy

Job description

The Big Lottery supported Phoenix Youth who are seeking to recruit a Creative Arts or Play Therapist to join an established and experienced team to provide long term (up to 1 year), therapeutic interventions for children and young people aged 8-20 who have experienced or witnessed physical, sexual or emotional trauma. In addition, the project will deliver themed psycho-education programmes for parents and guardians and knowledge sharing events with other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy interventions for children and young people through one or more therapeutic modality, i.e. music, art, play, drama and continuously assess, monitor and review interventions to ensure client safety and confidentiality.
• Establish excellent working relationships with all team members through induction, joint training, team meetings and project development.
• Promote and represent Phoenix Youth throughout a variety of appropriate settings, both voluntary and community, providing information seminars to possible referral agents at all suitable opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Recognised professional post graduate qualification to the level specified by recognised regulatory bodies in Art/Music/Drama/Play Therapy.
• Provide evidence of at least one of the following areas of specialist professional competence: drama, art, music or play therapy, with both individuals and groups, particularly with children and young people.
• Hold current HCPC registration or equivalent.
• Experience of case managing long term therapeutic interventions.
• Experience of working with children and YP diagnosed with a range of learning difficulties including ASD, ADHD.

Further Information

Salary - £32,559 based on 1.0 FTE per annum pro rata. Location - The post base can be decided upon appointment - Belfast Hub - Albany House, 73-74 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7AF. Or Foyle Hub - 6th Floor Embassy Building, 3 Strand Road, Foyle, BT48 7BH.