About Children is a small company providing therapeutic services to children and their families who have suffered adverse life experiences.
We are seeking a Play Therapist to join our team to offer support to children/young people and their families.
Based at - About Children premises, in Kendal, Cumbria
2 days per week (we are open Monday – Thursday)
Salary – £13,262.08 for 16 hours initially (employed)
Holidays – 8 weeks pro rata (2 weeks Christmas, 2 weeks Easter, 1 week in June, 3 weeks in August -taken at set times)
The Key Responsibilities
* To undertake assessments and therapy with children and young people
* To attend case management supervision as provided by About Children
* To attend meetings/reviews as and when required
* To keep appropriate case notes
* To provide periodic reports on therapy progress to relevant involved professionals and parents
* To be aware of responsibilities with regard to safeguarding/GDPR
* The caseload will consist of up to 8 clients over 2 days
As the successful candidate you will:
* Be a qualified Play Therapist with full membership of your governing body
* Ideally have experience of working with children or young people who have suffered adverse life experiences
* Be able to offer flexibility when needed
* Have your own clinical supervisor
The post is subject to DBS clearance.
To apply or for more information, please email for an application form to:-
Closing Date – 3.12.25 Interviews – w/c 8.12.25
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