Youth Arts Therapist & Trauma-Informed Workshop Lead

SHAPESLewisham; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 4000 - 6000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

SHAPESLewisham is seeking an Artist Therapist to co-lead its East London Youth Troupe from January to December 2026. This part-time role, with a fee of £5,000, blends creative arts and psychotherapy to support vulnerable children aged 7–12.

The successful candidate will design and deliver workshops while providing emotional support and supervision in a nurturing environment. Qualifications include an appropriate psychotherapy qualification and experience with arts workshops.

The closing date for applications is 20 November.

Formación

• UKCP, BACP, or HCPC qualification in psychotherapy or counselling.
• Active artistic or visual arts practice.
• Experience facilitating arts workshops with children or young people.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-based practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and empathetic communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Co-lead East London Youth Troupe with a focus on artistic and therapeutic support.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops for vulnerable young people.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic supervision to staff and volunteers.

Conocimientos

Empathetic communication

Crisis management awareness

Collaborative work

Educación

UKCP, BACP, or HCPC qualification in psychotherapy or counselling

Herramientas

Visual arts practice

Descripción del empleo

SHAPESLewisham is seeking an Artist Therapist to co-lead its East London Youth Troupe from January to December 2026. This part-time role, with a fee of £5,000, blends creative arts and psychotherapy to support vulnerable children aged 7–12.

The successful candidate will design and deliver workshops while providing emotional support and supervision in a nurturing environment. Qualifications include an appropriate psychotherapy qualification and experience with arts workshops.

The closing date for applications is 20 November.