Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy Function: Family Wellbeing & Outreach Services Location: Hospice - Sully Salary: £23,067.20 (FTE £28,834) during probation and £24,336 (FTE £30,420) post probation Contract type: Fixed term Contract length: 12 months Contract hours: Part time Weekly hours: 30 hours Closing Date: 01/03/2026 Ref No: 1044 Ty Hafan is a beautiful childrens hospice located on the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan coastline. Covering South, East and West Wales, Ty Hafan offer a newly refurbished working environment set within idyllic grounds just a short distance from the metropolitan area of Cardiff. We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Creative Arts Practitioner to join our friendly, dedicated team at Ty Hafan. This is a part time of 30 hours per week on a fixed term contract covering a maternity period of 12 months. About the role We are looking for a passionate and driven qualified Creative Arts Practitioner to join our Psychological Therapies Service, which forms part of our bereavement service offer. The Creative Arts Practitioner role will assess the holistic needs of individual children and plan and facilitate meaningful and appropriate 1-1 Therapeutic Art interventions, and deliver creative arts led group interventions alongside other Therapists. The role holder will be pivotal in the delivery of memory work for children and families using a number of creative methods. This post will be working with children and families to create long lasting memories and often in extremely emotive situations. The role will be based at the hospice and in the community. Hours for the role are 30 hours. Applicants will be required to work flexibly, occasional weekend and evenings as and when required. About you You will have a degree in Creative Arts or an equivalent qualification, along with experience providing focused therapeutic art interventions for children of varying abilities. Youll also be experienced in delivering therapeutic work within multi-sensory environments, tailoring your approach to each childs needs. In addition, you will bring creative experience in facilitating memory-making activities, including hand casting, canvas prints and other personalised pieces. You will have knowledge of childrens development, assessment and planning for therapeutic interventions, including an understanding of the additional developmental needs of children with complex medical needs and disabilities. Alongside this, youll be able to plan and organise your workload effectively, prioritising as needed. Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills will enable you to build supportive relationships, and youll also bring knowledge of a range of communication methods to engage children and families in a meaningful and accessible way. About us Ty Hafans ambition is that when a childs life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families across Wales face fear, exhaustion and uncertainty as they care for a child whose life will be short. We believe no-one should face this alone, and we are committed to walking alongside families through life, death and beyond. We are experts in caring for children with life-shortening conditions. Our services support families in the hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in the family home. We understand that every child and family is unique, and that caring for a child with complex needs can be incredibly demanding. Our aim is simple: to ensure no family faces their childs short life alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters play an essential part in delivering this mission. Every role contributes to the lifeline we provide. Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need. Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the childs short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond. Our Values: At Ty Hafan we make a difference by living our values:Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership. Why Join Us? Working for Ty Hafan means being part of a passionate, supportive and skilled team that makes a genuine difference. The benefits of working for Ty Hafan include: 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. The ability to continue with your NHS pension or to enter a Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%. Life assurance (death in service benefit). Wellbeing support and clinical supervision, available both on site and via external providers. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support. Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health specialists. Healthcare Cash Plan claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio Investment in you and your professional development, including dedicated time for training. Cycle to work scheme. Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts. Subsidised meals, freshly prepared daily by our catering team. Free, secure onsite parking. If you have the passion and drive and think you have what it takes to enrich the lives of the children and families using our services, then we would love to hear from you. How to Apply Successful applicants must be UK residents and will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and two satisfactory references. Tips for candidates All applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. Our recruitment system will automatically time out after 120 minutes of inactivity. To ensure your application is submitted successfully, we recommend either saving your progress as you go or preparing your responses in a Word document and copying them into the application form. This will help you avoid losing any information in case of an unexpected timeout. Our Commitment to Inclusion Ty Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. Please note: we may close the vacancy earlier should sufficient applications be received. Interview date: 13th March 2026