Child Therapist - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Happy parent and child initiative

Description

Job Title:
Child Counsellor / Play Therapist - Specializing in Autism and ADHD

Company Name:
Happy Parent & Child Initiative

Location:
Hadleigh, Suffolk - Sessions will take place at our fully equipped therapy room in Hadleigh, Suffolk.

Job Type:
Sub contracted - Part-time

Hours Flexible times and days (As long as room is free)

Are you a passionate and experienced Play Therapist or child counsellor with a deep understanding of working with individuals who are autistic and those with ADHD? Happy Parent and Child Initiative is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct play therapy / therapeutic play based counselling sessions tailored to the unique needs of individuals who are autistic and/or ADHD and other neurodivergence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement effective therapeutic interventions.
• Provide support and guidance to parents and caregivers, offering strategies for managing challenges associated with autism and ADHD.
• Maintain accurate and uptodate client records and progress notes
• Stay informed about the latest research and therapeutic approaches in the field of play therapy, autism, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance and other neurodivergent traits and mental health issues.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree in Counselling, Mental Health nursing, Social Work or equivalent plus:
• Further postgraduate training in Play Therapy, Counselling Children and adolescents from the age of 4 years, or further training in creative art and therapeutic play.
• Have a current membership to a professional body (BACP, PTUK, UKCP etc)
• Must be able to work with children from the ages of 4 years old.
• Must have or be willing to have an enhanced DBS.
• Must have a current Supervisor.
• Ability to Assess clients suitability for therapy and be able to use Assessment tools like the RCAD, PHQ, GAD etc...
• Proven experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed as autistic and ADHD.
• Strong understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals who are autistic and those with ADHD.
• Desirable you have personal experience of neurodivergence in your life.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt therapeutic techniques to meet the individual needs of each client.
• Be willing to work as a team.
• Have the ability to learn to use our companies note taking system and booking systems.
• Be willing to have case management reviews with your line manager (This is NOT supervision you will also be required to have your own supervisor)
• Have current up to date insurance.

Disclaimer

You would be working as a sub-contracted therapist; working as part of the team for Happy parent and Child Initiative.

The clients remain that of the company. This is not private practice.


How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of Children and families and meet the above requirements, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and two professional references through Indeed.


Deadline for Application: 25th March Interviews to take place at the end of March
Join our team and be part of a company dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children and families


Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
£25.00-£30.00 per hour

Expected hours: - 6 per week


Benefits:

• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 25/03/2024

Expected start date: 08/04/2024