Specialist Therapeutic Care and Education for Children
Psychoanalytically Informed Play Therapist
Hours: Part – time permanent 2 to 3 days a week (16 - 24hrs a week) – negotiable
About the role
Join our growing Therapies and Network Department at Amicus, an accredited Therapeutic Community dedicated to helping vulnerable and traumatised children recover and thrive. We are seeking a passionate professional to provide psychoanalytically informed play therapy, working collaboratively with a supportive, reflective team.
About Amicus:
As a Therapeutic Community every aspect of the day and the environment informs the care and work with the children, with relationships at the heart of our therapeutic work. Being at Amicus allows the children to experience meaningful and secure attachments where their past traumas can be safely explored with the hope of having more ordinary and healthy relationships in the future.
Accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists,we provide therapeutic care and education to children aged 4–16 (maximum age 11 on admission).
Grounded in psychoanalytic and group relations theory, our model ensures therapeutic care permeates all aspects of our school and children’s homes.
Role Highlights:
· Deliver therapy sessions for residential and day-placement children.
· Contribute to research, audits, and outcomes measurement within our Therapeutic Community.
· Collaborate with internal and external professionals to support children’s recovery from trauma.
What We Offer:
· Supportive management and team culture.
· High levels of clinical supervision and reflective spaces.
· Comprehensive professional development, including psychoanalytic practice.
· 30 days annual leave (pro rata), company pension, life insurance, and Blue Light Card eligibility.
· Free meals on working days and free parking.
Requirements:
* Own transport or non-reliance on public transport is essential.
* Commitment to safeguarding—Enhanced DBS and Warner interviews required.
For more information or an application pack, contact Poppy or Kayleigh (HR Department) at recruitment@theamicuscommunity.com or call 01243 544107.
Make a real difference—join Amicus today!
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