Children’s Creative Therapist

Children’s Creative Therapist 
Wilds Lodge School – Rutland
NHS Band 4 - 6 (pro rata to term time)
Full time and permanent (term time only)
To start as soon as possible

Job role
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students. We are currently looking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated Therapist to hold and manage a caseload of students aged 5-19 for one to one therapy sessions and group work. 

Among other duties the successful candidate will contribute to promoting a therapeutic understanding within the wider community of the school and will share in the creation and delivery of training that aims to disseminate therapeutic understanding and knowledge amongst the whole staff team. You will demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures, liaising with families, outside agencies and other professionals where required.

Essential Requirements 
•    An appropriate qualification in a Creative Therapy such as Drama, Music, Art, Play or Dance therapy
•    Experience working with children with a high level of Social, Emotional and Behavioural issues
•    HCPC, UKCP or BACP registration. 
•    Full driving licence.

Benefits 
•    Paid external monthly clinical supervision 
•    Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for part funding of further training.
•    Access to Employment Assistance Programme
•    Excellent promotion and career progression opportunities
•    Pension scheme
•    Access to free car parking
•    Access to free lunch/refreshments on site
•    Working in our beautiful buildings and surrounding grounds
•    You will also work within a welcoming and supportive environment with people who believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things 

About Wilds Lodge School
Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day students only) for students aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the students at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).  It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our students.  The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the students.

Working Hours 
•    Monday - Friday 
•    8.30 - 4.30 
•    Term time only 

Our students are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

How to apply:
For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

E: wildslodge@hays.com
T: 07525 889925 

Closing date for applications: ASAP and by Monday 15th April 2024

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt.

Wilds Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check)