Play Therapist
2 x posts
21 hrs pw – £16,253
28 hrs pw – £21,670
(Salary £28,636 FTE 37 hrs pw)
Funded until 31/3/2023 – continuation subject to funding
Location: Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil
The successful post holders will hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy and membership of the British Association of Play Therapists or Play Therapy UK.
It is essential that you have demonstrable experience of direct work with vulnerable children, experience of 1-1 and group work delivery with children and parents e.g. STAR, Heart To Heart, Filial Therapy together with a firm understanding of attachment theory, child development and safeguarding.
We wish to recruit enthusiastic individuals, who are highly motivated and team players.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
If you would like to discuss these opportunities in more detail, including flexibility of hours, please contact Sarah Wilson, Children & Young People’s Project Manager on sw@smt.org.uk or ring 07964 235362.
*Please note, play therapy kit, venues and clinical supervision are provided by the organisation.
Closing date for all applications: 4th July 2022
Domestic Abuse Family Worker
Domestic Abuse Family Programme
The Family Programme works across the Cwm Taf region and offers specialist support and interventions for families experiencing domestic abuse who wish to remain together safely or be supported to separate amicably.
Adopting a whole family approach, the service will provide interventions focusing on safety, risk management, behavioural change, impact of domestic abuse on children, ACEs, respectful communication, attachment and emotional resilience.
Funded by the South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, Safer Merthyr Tydfil (SMT) is seeking to recruit suitably experienced individuals to the following positions: –
Position(s): Family Intervention Worker x 2
Location: Cwm Taf region
Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexibility is required as evening and occasional weekend work is essential)
Salary: £25,472 p.a
Contract: To 31/03/2024
The successful applicants will have demonstrable experience of working with families affected by domestic abuse together with experience of using motivational interviewing techniques and/or CBT working with individuals to empower change.
*Applicants must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and complexities of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) and its effects on individuals, families and communities. In addition, you must possess demonstrable experience and understanding of risk management and safeguarding issues.
A current valid driving license and the ability to provide a suitable vehicle for work are essential.
This post will be subject to suitable employment screening checks which includes eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a minimum of two previous employment references.
For further information please contact Jodie Saunders on js@smt.org.uk or telephone 07532 490582
Please email completed application to js@smt.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 29th June 2022
Interviews will be held 6-7th July 2022.
Reconnect 50+ Project Manager
Location: Cwm Taff – Merthyr Tydfil & Cynon
Hours: 20 per week
Salary: £12,698 (FTE £22,221)
Contract term: until 31/3/2023 – continuation subject to funding confirmation
Reconnect supports individuals aged 50+ who are identified as lonely and isolated to become more confident to reconnect, recognise their value and contribute to society and their community.
Trained volunteers accompany individuals on a journey of change, overcoming barriers to engagement that will improve health and wellbeing and increase independence and resilience.
SMT wish to recruit an enthusiastic individual, who is highly motivated and a team player to develop and deliver the Reconnect 50+ project.
The successful post holder will have demonstrable experience of volunteer recruitment and management and of supporting vulnerable residents.
The post will be subject to suitable employment screening checks which includes eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a minimum of two previous employment references.
Closing date for applications: 11th July 2022
Interview Date is expected to take place w/c 18th July 2022
If you require any further information, please contact Julie Beck, Deputy CEO on jb@smt.org.uk
