NAAS CHILD AND FAMILY PROJECT
CREATIVE CHILD THERAPIST (4 DAYS) 6 MONTH MATERNITY COVER CONTRACT
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. 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 6-month fixed-term contract. Closing date for
applications is 1PM ON FRIDAY APRIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH AND
INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY MAY 2ND **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: *
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT 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: Others
