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.