Wellbeing Practitioner - Play Therapist

NHS; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Play Therapist for a part-time role within a specialist wellbeing service. This unique opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the emotional and mental health of children and families. You will be responsible for delivering professional play therapy services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure effective support. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in therapeutic practices, this role is perfect for you. Join a team committed to transforming lives and supporting families in need.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Play Therapy and relevant registration.
• Experience in planning and evaluating clinical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to children and families using various interventions.
• Collaborate with agencies to improve outcomes for service users.

Skills

Play Therapy

Safeguarding

Clinical Interventions

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Risk Assessments

Education

Professional Qualification in Play Therapy

BAPT Accreditation

Job description

We are looking for a qualified, experienced Play Therapist to join our team. The position is part-time, 22.2 hours per week. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to the development and delivery of a specialist wellbeing service aligned with the strategic vision for families in Cardiff. Barnardo's is committed to becoming a trauma-responsive organisation, and these principles underpin all our services.

What is the Family Wellbeing Service?

The Family Wellbeing Service (FWBS) is Welsh Government funded, operating within the Families First strategy. It is part of the 'Early Help' offer in Cardiff. You will be part of a team providing therapeutic support to parents/carers, children, and young people with an identified need for intensive support related to their emotional and mental health and wellbeing. The aim is to improve emotional health, wellbeing, and resilience, supporting the development of effective coping strategies to better handle problems, stresses, and difficulties.

Main duties of the job

What does the role involve?

As a Wellbeing Practitioner - Play Therapist, you will work as part of a team, undertaking assessments and delivering professional play therapy services to children and young people on a 1:1 or group basis. You will practice ethically, adhering to your regulatory body's Code of Ethics and Barnardo's policies and procedures. You will also contribute to the Family Wellbeing Service by providing consultation, information, and support.

You will have:

• A professional qualification in Play Therapy.
• Registration with a relevant professional body, BAPT accreditation, and registration, or UKCP equivalent.
• Experience planning and undertaking complex clinical interventions and evaluating therapeutic outcomes.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience conducting assessments, including risk assessments.
• Experience collaborating with various agencies.
• Experience advising and developing pathways for sustainable, long-term improvements for individuals.

About us

Barnardo's has been providing services to vulnerable children across the UK for over 150 years. We work in partnership with children's social care and health partners to deliver integrated health and social care services. We believe that transforming children's life chances requires sustained interventions tailored to their diverse needs, with participation and co-production as key components. If you enjoy innovating, working with other agencies, leading clinically, and making a difference for children and families, we want to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Project Worker 2

Grade: DPW2

Reports to: Children's Services Manager

Line Manager and Budgetary Responsibilities: As specified

Job Purpose: To provide advice, support, and services to children, young people, and their families in line with the service's aims and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

For Service Users:

• Work with children, young people, and families on a one-to-one or group basis using various interventions to identify needs and achieve positive outcomes.
• Partner with parents and carers to empower them and improve outcomes for their children.
• Collaborate with children's services, health agencies, and community services to provide effective support.
• Handle complex cases and contribute to service development.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

For Resources:

• Manage equipment and resources related to service delivery.
• Record case notes, contribute to reports, and produce management information.

For People (Staff, Students, Volunteers):

• Supervise staff, students, or volunteers, including work allocation and support.

For Health and Safety:

• Promote and maintain health, safety, and security in the workplace.

This job description and person specification reflect current duties and may change based on departmental needs. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the salary and competence requirements of the role from time to time.