Play Therapy Specialist: Help Children Thrive

Brent Council; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (LGPS)

Hybrid working

Family-friendly policies

Eye care support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Brent Council’s SEND Outreach Service is seeking a Child and Family Specialist (Play Therapy) to deliver high-quality play-based therapeutic support to children in schools, homes and community venues. You will work with families to build resilience and emotional wellbeing, within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern and a 36-month fixed-term contract. Qualified in Play Therapy or a related field, you will join a forward-looking service focused on early

Qualifications

• Qualified in Play Therapy or a related field with registration or working towards it.
• Understanding of child development, attachment theory and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience with children and families with emotional/behavioural needs, including trauma.
• Experience delivering therapeutic or play-based interventions and working with families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured and non-directive play therapy tailored to individual needs, including children with SEND, neurodiversity and trauma backgrounds
• Carry out holistic assessments and develop targeted, outcome-focused intervention plans
• Work with parents and carers, offering guidance and strategies to support children's emotional development and strengthen relationships
• Collaborate with schools and professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and provide specialist advice on play therapy and child development
• Maintain safeguarding, recording, and professional practice
• Support development and continuous improvement of therapeutic services and practice
• This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference to children's lives while helping shape Brent's growing therapeutic offer within Brent.

Skills

Play therapy

Child development

Trauma-informed practice

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Play Therapy qualification

Professional registration/accreditation

Related field degree

Job description

Brent Council’s SEND Outreach Service is seeking a Child and Family Specialist (Play Therapy) to deliver high-quality play-based therapeutic support to children in schools, homes and community venues. You will work with families to build resilience and emotional wellbeing, within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern and a 36-month fixed-term contract. Qualified in Play Therapy or a related field, you will join a forward-looking service focused on early