Child Play Therapist

CHILD PLAY THERAPIST REQUIREDPART TIME (2-3DAYS A WEEK)BRENTASAP OR JAN STARTPAY FROM £110 PER DAY

A forward-thinking Referral Unit based in Brent, serving pupils challenging behaviors from Primary to Secondary, is seeking to appoint a Child Play Therapist. is a part-time, temporary role that may become permanent for the right candidate.

About the Referral Unit

They provide a fresh start for young people who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education and aim to prepare them for progression to their next stage.

Students are provided with a small, nurturing and academically rigorous environment and are re-engaged through high expectations, a supportive environment, and an expectation that they will follow a largely mainstream curriculum and achieve their qualifications.

Job SummaryThe ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to support individuals in their journey towards mental and emotional well-being. As a Therapist, you will provide therapeutic interventions, assessments, and support to clients facing various challenges. This role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to create a safe and trusting environment for clients.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand clients' needs and develop personalised treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care for clients.
• Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Facilitate workshops or support groups to promote mental health awareness and coping strategies.
• Stay updated on the latest research and developments in the field of therapy.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
• Experience in providing therapy or counselling services is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with young people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, mindfulness) is beneficial.

We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others through effective therapeutic practices.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.