Play Therapist

3 weeks ago

Gravesend DA HQ, United Kingdom Ellenor Full time

Play Therapist

Salary: £18,798 per annum,pro rata (£31,331 FTE)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, (some evenings and weekends)
Location: Gravesend, DA11 7HQ


Are you a qualified Play Therapist with a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing therapeutic services at ellenor providing specialist palliative care to adults and children across Dartford Gravesham, Swanley and for children this also includes Bexley.

Do you have the skills to provide therapeutic support during times of life-limiting illness, grief, and bereavement? Are you ready to lead and develop our play therapy service, ensuring we provide the best possible service to those facing profound challenges?

About the role:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Play Therapist to join our team, dedicated to supporting children and their families through some of the most challenging experiences of their lives, including but not limited to bereaved children and children with life-limiting conditions. In this role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our play therapy services, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. Your work will include offering Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and planning and facilitating our GEMS days, a bereavement support group designed specifically for children.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

For an informal discussion, contact Catherine Aird, Operational Lead Counselling and Psychosocial Services at

How to apply:
Please download the job description and person specification for further information and complete an online application form or download an application and submit to

Closing date: 21st November 2024 

ellenor is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace, where everyone is treated equally without discrimination.

ellenor is a charity registered in England and Wales (1121561), and a company limited by guarantee (6302132). Registered office at Coldharbour Road, Gravesend, Kent. DA11 7HQ

 

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