Art Therapist

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Art Therapist to continue and expand the Art Therapy offer to adults with Learning Disabilities in Sheffield.,

• To assess, plan and implement art psychotherapy
• To evaluate clinical outcomes using measures recognised within the service and take part in the further development of evidence-based practice in art psychotherapy
• To liaise with staff from other disciplines
• To supervise art psychotherapy MS students on placement
• To participate in the planning, development and and evaluation of the art therapy service for adults with learning disabilities
• To act as a professional advisor for the arts psychotherapy service in relation to therapeutic practice, managerial issues, promotion of the service, supervisory and research issues
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the arts therapies as a whole service within the Therapy Agency and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
• To contribute to the Learning Disability Service on call rota as required
The LD Service operates from 8am to 8pm and staff will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and be able to travel independently across two bases: Firshill Rise and Grenoside Grange

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us. What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share. It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.