Play Therapist presso New Reflexions

Play Therapist

Join Our Team as an Play Therapist - 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 per annum

Location: Full time office based (Part Time to be considered)

Make a meaningful impact every day in the lives of children and young people.

Are you a compassionate and creative Drama/Play Therapist with a passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people?

We're looking for someone like you to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, delivering high-quality clinical care within our services.

What will you be doing?

As a key member of our clinical team, you will;

• Provide individual therapy sessions tailored to the needs of our young people.
• Offer consultancy and support to staff teams across care and education settings.
• Contribute to multi-agency working to support holistic care planning.
• Conduct clinical assessments, develop formulations, and create intervention plans.
• Deliver training to staff teams across the organisation.
• Build strong working relationships internally and with external partners.
• Play a vital role in the integration of clinical, educational, and care services.
• Engage in continuous professional development and receive regular supervision.

What We’re Looking For:

You will need:

• HCPC registration or accreditation with BACP, BPS or a recognised equivalent.
• A Master’s-level qualification in Art Psychotherapy.

• Experience working within the Looked After Children/CAMHS system.
• A strong understanding of attachment theory and complex trauma.
• Experience working with children with autism and learning disabilities.
• Confidence in working systemically with carers, educators, and other professionals.
• The ability to deliver impactful training, consultancy, and therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.

Why Join Us?

All of our homes and Schools are Good or Outstanding

We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where you can:

• Make a real difference to children and young people’s lives.
• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Access regular CPD and career development opportunities.
• Take part in meaningful organisational development work.
• Receive external clinical supervision.

This role is based at our Head Office in Cruckton, Shrewsbury but may involve some travel to our other sites.