Play Therapist role at Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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Pay
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Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time – 30 hours per week
Location: Various schools across the authority
Workstyle: Frontline/community based worker
We are currently looking for a Play Therapist to join our team. The play therapist will work with pupils from Years 1‑6 across primary schools within Neath Port Talbot. Some work may also be undertaken outside of school hours and outside the school setting.
About the Service
Neath Port Talbot School Based Counselling Service (NPT SBCS) is a multi‑modality team of therapists comprising School Based Counsellors, Play Therapists and a Drama Therapist. The service provides targeted therapy to CYP in Years 1‑13 and supports schools through consultation, training and in‑house support.
In addition to direct Play Therapy, you will deliver group work where needed, run workshops with groups of children and young people, and provide training for staff. You will play an integral part in developing the School Based Counselling Service, collaborating with the Inclusion Service and participating in multi‑disciplinary consultations with schools.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Applications will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure (Child/Adult).
What current team members say
* “It is certainly true that no day in this job is the same! I have been working as a School Based Counsellor for three years now and find the role stimulating and highly rewarding.”
* “A day in the life of a school counsellor is rich in range of client presentations, challenging, rewarding and varied.”
* “The culture of the service is warm and supportive, a place where you feel heard.”
On completing the application form, please ensure that you address the elements of the Person Specification.
Recruitment and Equality
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults. Our schools and employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people / vulnerable adults.
The recruitment process will be underpinned by rigorous safe recruitment assessment. The Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability or are armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, the Council offers a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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