Overview
We would like to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Arts Therapist to work in the Hackney Integrated Learning Disability Service (ILDS). We are a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team of health and social care practitioners working with people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and supporters in a diverse and vibrant part of London. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative practitioner who is committed to advancing the wellbeing and life chances of people with learning disabilities and addressing health and social care inequalities experienced by this group.
Responsibilities
* Work directly with people with learning disabilities and their networks to deliver assessments and arts therapy interventions as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team.
* Provide consultation and training to other providers.
* Share information about the value and impact of arts therapies with colleagues and those who draw on ILDS services.
* Participate in innovative research and service development projects; creativity and flexibility are encouraged.
* Receive regular supervision; access to internal and external training opportunities for continuous professional development.
Qualifications
* Essential: Masters in Arts Therapy (MA or MSc).
* Essential: HCPC registration as an Arts Therapist.
* Essential: Degree in a relevant area.
* Desirable: Post-qualification training in one or more relevant specialist areas of therapeutic practice.
Knowledge and Skills
* Essential: Knowledge of the evidence base, best practice and legislation related to arts therapy for adults with a learning disability.
* Essential: Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Best Interests and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS).
* Essential: High degree of cultural competence.
* Desirable: Fluency in a local community language.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 per year (pro rata for part-time)
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Job location: St Leonard's Hospital, Nuttall Street, London N1 5LZ
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