Play Therapist (1 year contract)

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement individual and small group therapeutic play sessions based on identified needs
• Conduct basic assessment and contribute to case formulation, with guidance where needed
• Support intervention planning using play-basedapproaches
• Adapt play sessions for children with: Emotional and behavioural needs, Developmental differences, Emerging medical-related anxieties
• Provide basic feedback and strategies to caregivers
• Maintain accurate and timely session records
• Implement existing therapeutic play programmes

Requirements:

• Degree in Psychology / Counselling / Social Work / Early Childhood or related field
• Formal or in-progress training in play therapy / therapeutic play
• Typically 1-3 years of relevant experience working with children
• Warm, patient, and able to build rapport with children
• Developing skills in empathy, attunement, and observation
• Willingness to learn and receive feedback
• Basic understanding of how children communicate through play
• Able to work collaboratively within a team