Trauma-Informed Arts Therapist for Mothers & Children (Sessional)

The Woman's Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity for women in London seeks a Mother & Child Arts-Based Therapy Facilitator to deliver creative workshops for mothers who have experienced domestic abuse and their children aged 5–12. The ideal candidate should have a qualification in arts therapy and experience working with children and parents. This role offers flexible sessional work with a competitive hourly rate, contributing to a vital service that supports recovery and healing for families.

Benefits

Flexible sessional work

Competitive hourly rate

Regular supervision and support

Qualifications

• Qualification in arts therapy or substantial experience delivering arts-based therapeutic group work.
• Experience working with children and parents/carers.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver trauma-informed, arts-based therapeutic workshops for mothers and children.
• Facilitate safe, supportive group spaces that encourage emotional expression and connection.
• Lead grounding and closing activities to support emotional regulation.

Skills

Arts therapy

Working with children

Trauma-informed practice

Creating safe group environments

Commitment to feminist values

Education

Qualification in arts therapy

Job description

A leading charity for women in London seeks a Mother & Child Arts-Based Therapy Facilitator to deliver creative workshops for mothers who have experienced domestic abuse and their children aged 5–12. The ideal candidate should have a qualification in arts therapy and experience working with children and parents. This role offers flexible sessional work with a competitive hourly rate, contributing to a vital service that supports recovery and healing for families.