NAAS CHILD AND FAMILY PROJECT
THERAPEUTIC PROJECT WORKER/CREATIVE CHILD THERAPIST
(3.5 DAYS PER WEEK)
IN SYNC YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES IS A DYNAMIC VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION
DEDICATED TO WORKING WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN
THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THEIR PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE PROVISION OF QUALITY
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES THROUGH AN INTEGRATED MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
APPROACH IN KILDARE AND WEST WICKLOW.
The Naas Child and Family Project is funded by TUSLA. This post is to
deliver creative therapies to children of primary school age who
reside in the north of Co. Kildare and in West Wicklow. The therapist
will work as part of the NCFP multi-disciplinary team. The
interventions and supports provided by the child therapist will be
play based, fun, and designed to engage young children. The therapies
provided will depend on the presenting issues of the individual child
and that child?s capacity to engage in a meaningful manner to ensure
the best outcomes for their wellbeing.
YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU HAVE:
* a background and training in Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Music
Therapy or other creative child therapies.
* a minimum of 3 years? experience of working with primary school
aged children in a therapeutic setting.
* experience of developing positive working relationships with
children, their families and communities.
* Suitably qualified applicants must be eligible for registration
with IACP, PSI, IPTA, PTIRL or equivalent accreditation bodies.
The successful candidate will be employed by IN SYNC Youth & Family
Services on a **Apply on the website**-month fixed-term contract,
including a 6-month probationary period. Closing date for applications
is 1PM ON FRIDAY JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH, **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. IN SYNC Youth & Family Services may panel from this
interview process for future vacancies. For a job description and
application form contact: **Apply on the website**
Applications must be by IN SYNC ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FORM ONLY to:
**Apply on the website**
Do not attach CVs or cover letters with your application. Completed
application forms must contain details of three referees (including
your current or most recent employer).
_IN SYNC Youth & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
