Art Therapist / Art Psychotherapist (SEN), Royal School Manchester

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Position: Art Therapist / Art Psychotherapist (SEN), Royal School Manchester

Type: Permanent

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Hours: Part time hours, 16 hours per week (term time only)

Salary: £14,469 - £16,077 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits

About Seashell Trust

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), care homes, outreach health and family services. The position of Art Therapist is based within the Royal School Manchester (RSM).

About Royal School Manchester at Seashell

Royal School Manchester is currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers tailored, special education and care, to over 50 children with learning difficulties, disabilities, complex health needs and autism for students aged 4 to 19. The Royal School Manchester provides state-of-the-art learning resources and highly specialist multi-sensory learning environments which are tailored to each individual child. At Seashell Trust we are dedicated to providing a creative, happy, and secure environment for children and young people with complex needs and additional communication challenges from across the UK.

About you…

The successful Art Therapist will have a strong understanding of visual art as well as demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and counselling skills. You will be patient, empathetic, creative and have a passion for art. The Art Therapist will be responsible for conducting art therapy sessions with students using various types of visual art, including drawing, sculpting, painting, ceramics, and clay modelling.

If you would like to join an outstanding team who are dedicated to enhancing the future of children and young people with the most complex learning needs in an ambitious and exciting organisation, then this is the role for you.

Art Therapist Experience and Qualifications

• A post graduate diploma in Art Therapy or Psychotherapy that is recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Training certificate in Elklan or ASC (preferred but not essential).

• Previous experience of working as an Art Therapist within a similar setting.

• Experience supporting children and/or young people with complex communication needs, including people who are non-verbal.

Art Therapist Role Outline

The successful Art Therapist will be an integral part of the school team and will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary Health Team. You will be responsible for providing in-depth assessment and intervention plans for young people with a variety of complex needs, including physical and learning difficulties, multi-sensory impairment, communication difficulties, autism, and challenging behaviour. The Art Therapist will also work closely with individuals, families, education staff, carers, communities, and outside agencies to undertake a comprehensive assessment of children and young people’s needs.

Our Benefits

• Access to private healthcare.

• Free, on-site parking.

• Ongoing access to training courses & professional development.

• Cycle to work scheme (with loan).

• On-site gym, swimming pool & fitness classes.

• Employee assistance, wellbeing programmes & access to free counselling.

• Physiotherapy support.

• Company pension scheme.

• Robust 2-week Induction.

• Generous holiday allowance.

About recruitment at Seashell…

Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £14,469.00-£16,077.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person