Trauma-Informed Play & Creative Arts Therapist for Children

London Borough of Sutton; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Two volunteering days per year

London Living Wage Employer

Résumé du poste

London Borough of Sutton is seeking a Creative Arts (Music/Drama/Art) / Play Therapist to deliver time-limited therapeutic interventions for vulnerable children. You will provide individual, sibling, or group therapy to help them safely express emotions and process trauma, while guiding social workers and families in multi-agency settings.

You will also write detailed progress reports, participate in planning meetings, and maintain accurate records to support safeguarding and care planning.

Qualifications

• A recognised/accredited Play Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy qualification with professional registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience providing therapy to children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice and attachment theory.
• Experience in multi-agency work, delivering training, and maintaining accurate case records.

Responsabilités

• Deliver Direct Therapy: provide individual, sibling, or group play/creative arts therapy to help children process trauma and develop coping strategies.
• Offer Expert Consultation: guide and advise social workers, parents, foster carers and multi-agency partners to improve understanding of children’s emotional and mental health needs.
• Maintain Analytical Casework: write progress reports, advocate in multi-agency meetings, and keep detailed records in relevant systems.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed practice

Attachment theory

Developmental trauma

Mental health modalities

Multi-agency consultations

Record-keeping

Formation

Play Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy qualification

Description du poste

London Borough of Sutton is seeking a Creative Arts (Music/Drama/Art) / Play Therapist to deliver time-limited therapeutic interventions for vulnerable children. You will provide individual, sibling, or group therapy to help them safely express emotions and process trauma, while guiding social workers and families in multi-agency settings.

You will also write detailed progress reports, participate in planning meetings, and maintain accurate records to support safeguarding and care planning.