At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children affected by crime through engaging play therapy sessions.
- Company: Victim Support, a charity dedicated to helping those impacted by crime.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, birthday off, and a £500 welcome bonus.
- Other info: Regular travel required; driving license essential for this role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Accredited Play Therapist qualification and experience with children.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
We are looking for a passionate and child-centered Play Therapist to support children affected by crime.
This role is part-time from our Chandlers Ford office where a dedicated playroom is available.
There may be occasions for you to deliver play therapy from other venues across Hampshire.
As a Play Therapist you will assess the suitability of children and young people for play therapy and provide the therapeutic interventions to them in line with PTUK or BAPT ethical guidelines.
- You will create reports evidencing the support provided and provide recommendations to
- to hold an accredited qualification as a Play Therapist from BAPT or PTUK.
- experience of working with children within a play therapy environment
- experience of using monitoring tools to record outcomes of play therapy
- to be able to manage your time effectively
- effective communication skills with both children and the adults who support them
- be fluent in computer literacy
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement.
If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes
- Flexible Working Options.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
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Play Therapist employer: Victim Support
Victim Support is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Homicide Family Caseworkers in the Central and East of England. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we provide flexible working options, generous annual leave, and comprehensive training programmes that foster career development. Join our passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by crime, while enjoying unique benefits such as birthday leave and exclusive discounts.
