Dramatherapist
Supporting the emotional wellbeing of students with disabilities at National Star is vital to ensuring they can learn effectively and develop into independent young adults in control of their own lives.
Job details
Salary
£36,828.45 - £37,691.73 FTE depending on experience
Role type
Part Time, Term-Time Only
Hours of work
16 hours / 39 weeks plus CPD (0.37 FTE)
Location
Ullenwood
Contract type
Permanent
Contract
Term-time only
Closing date
12/08/2024
Interview date
21st August 2024
Job description
Supporting the emotional wellbeing of students with disabilities at National Star is vital to ensuring they can learn effectively and develop into independent young adults in control of their own lives.
Our Emotional Wellbeing Service is made up of a range of specialist therapists, including Dramatherapists, who work with funded students to help them explore difficult feelings and work through emotional challenges they may be facing.
We are currently looking for a new Dramatherapist to work part time (16 hours a week- term time only). You will be part of a friendly and supportive team of multi-disciplinary therapists including music therapy, dance and movement psychotherapy, counselling, positive behaviour support and clinical psychology.
You will have a caseload of a maximum of 8 hours direct delivery of dramatherapy to support the students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs as identified in their Education, Health and Care Plans. Sessions will be delivered either as one-to-one interventions or as part of a small group alongside another therapist.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive and creative to undertake this role, ideally with experience of working in an education setting with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, ASD and acquired brain injuries. We’d expect you to have a MA in dramatherapy and most likely be a member of The British Association of Dramatherapists.
The FTE salary of £36,828 – £37,691 for this role will be dependent on your experience and will be adjusted depending on hours worked but as a guideline for 16 hours this will equate to c £13,700 – £14,000
Our Emotional Wellbeing Service is having a significant and positive impact on the lives of students at National Star. Join our friendly team and see how your dramatherapy skills can be used to deliver positive change for others.
About us
National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
How we will reward you
Our Golden Hello
It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.
Staff benefits
Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical
Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday.
Award-winning training
Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs.
Westfield medical cover
Life insurance cover
Employee helpline
Contributory pension scheme
Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card
Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more