Presently we have a very dynamic team and would love for you to join us as a qualified creative art psychotherapist with at least two years post qualification experience, you must have professional registration and a children’s and adults Enhanced DBS check is required.
Your role entails being an inspiring and creative Art Therapist to be part of an established therapeutic intervention team offering creative art therapy to children in and on the edge of care. You will be joining our passionate and dedicated team within the Specialist Intervention Service, understand and implement transcultural therapeutic practice and support children from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
You will support and work with children aged 2 – 12 years old at our Emosi Centre. You will use your experience to help Children deal with confronting difficult emotional issues, and support them through the use of creative medium to express their feelings. This includes
· Emotional and behavioural difficulties
· Learning disabilities
· Social engagement
· Speech and language difficulties
· Children on the Autism Spectrum
Working with children on a one to one basis and in small groups and you should also be able to engage with and work well with parent/carers.
The therapist role requires experience and understanding of child development and play, excellent communication, observation and listening skills. Candidates must be comfortable working with different age groups, making valid assessments and show evidence of a diverse therapeutic practice.
You will need to have the ability to deal with confidential matters, record keeping and follow all safeguarding procedures.
Regular supervision is essential to your role alongside keeping up to date with CPD and current policies.
Clinical notes will need to be maintained alongside of reviews and end of therapy reports.
Please Contact: Dr Sharon Curtis
On: 0114 2812143
For further information
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £22.00-£24.00 per hour
Education:
- Master's (required)
Experience:
- Qualified: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/08/2025