Qualified Children’s Play Therapist

Jewish Women’s Aid is the only charity in the UK working with Jewish women, and their children, affected by domestic violence.

We run a helpline, client support service, counselling service and
education, training and awareness raising programmes.

We are recruiting a:
QUALIFIED CHILDREN’S PLAY THERAPIST
35 hours per week
£30,000

You’ll have an exciting opportunity to build and deliver JWA’s children’s service. You will work in the wider community to provide individual therapeutic support for children affected by abuse, support mothers, and organise a range of play activities and outings. You’ll also be responsible for raising awareness of the service and ensuring that relevant child protection and data collection procedures are followed.

We are looking for an experienced qualified children’s play therapist who is enthusiastic, proactive and creative. You will have a relevant therapeutic qualification and experience of working with children, possibly including running groups. You’ll be passionate about the idea of supporting young people to come to terms with their experience of abuse. Knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and the Jewish community is also essential.

For a job description and application pack please contact Suzi / Caroline on info@jwa.org.uk or 0208 445 8060.

Closing date: Sunday 5th November
Interviews: Tuesday 14th November