Creative Art Therapist
3 days ago
Cambridge
Reporting to: Service Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Baca office, Cambridge, England. The role may require regular travel to locations where Baca’s services are delivered. Salary: £31,200 per annum for full time hours. Equivalent to £18,720 per annum for 22.5 hours. The role also comes with an allowance of £2,301 (pro rata) for Cambridge cost of living. Working hours: 22.5 hours a week. About Baca: Baca is dedicated to supporting young refugees aged 16 to 18. Our mission is to empower these young individuals to become positive, independent contributors to society. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Creative Arts Therapist to join our team and lead the delivery of our arts therapy program. Overall Purpose: To use creative therapy methods to help young people express their emotions, process their emotional wellbeing, and build inner resilience for a brighter future. Key Responsibilities: • Lead therapeutic interventions using creative modalities (art, dance, drama, or music) to enhance young people's resilience and emotional wellbeing., • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and external partners to deliver comprehensive support., • Support young people in achieving outcomes such as increased personal safety, improved physical and emotional wellbeing, and greater engagement in education, employment, and social activities., • Assess emotional health needs and recommend improvements, while sensitively challenging young people to develop positive routines and habits., • Deliver therapeutic sessions (both 1-to-1 and group) in a safe and secure environment., • Contribute to team discussions and refer young people to other mental health professionals as needed., • Enable young people to express themselves creatively and culturally, fostering confidence and resilience., • Ensure all young people are safeguarded from harm and supported to self-protect., • Maintain session notes, therapy spaces, and materials, and handle administrative tasks., • Participate in meetings, training, and professional development opportunities., • A qualified art therapist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) (or equivalent for your modality)., • Passionate about Baca's mission and values, and able to lead by example., • Supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, and personable., • Organised, creative, practical, and able to manage a varied workload., • Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills., • Strong Microsoft Office skills, • Ability to develop key external relationships and work well within a family-like organisational culture., • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel across the UK as required., • Enhanced DBS check required., • Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people., • Be part of a supportive and dynamic team. Join us at Baca and help us support young people to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams! Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.