Vacancy: Sessional Play Therapist
Sessional Play Therapist
St Margaret’s offers support to children and families, with a particular focus on adoption and fostering. We work within the social and moral teaching of the Catholic Church to provide a highly professional, committed and caring service.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Sessional Play Therapist
Hours: Varied
Contract: Sessional (Self Employed)
Responsible to: Head of Services
Duties / Key Responsibilities
- Assess the emotional needs of children in consultation with other professionals and provide written reports
- Work in partnership with parents
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team and attending necessary meetings
- Deliver therapeutic training
- Fulfill professional supervising requirements
- Contribute to the evaluation of the service by using a range of clinical well being, evaluation and measurement tools
- Comply with all policies, procedures and service standards
- Attend necessary meetings and meet regularly with the line manager
Qualities/Skills
- Excellent and proven organisational and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
- Ability to manage caseloads
- Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated
- Demonstrate a sound sense of personal integrity and ethics
- Collaborative working style and strong work ethic
- PVG scheme member
- Clean driving license and own vehicle.