nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men's violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.The Play Therapy Service provides a free, confidential therapeutic service for children and young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic and/or sexual violence. It is designed to help them have the space to express themselves, think things through and work towards healing from trauma. Children/young people receive the service usually once a week, in one of nia's satellite locations in East London.We are seeking to recruit to the following maternity cover post:Job Title: Play Therapist (Maternity Cover)Job Ref: nia 165Hours: 28 hours per weekSalary: £23,600 - £26,400 (£29,500- £33,000 pro-rata) dependent on qualification and experienceLocation: East LondonThe post is maternity cover up until at least October 2024.In the role of Play Therapist, you will play a central role in running a play therapy service for children and young people affected by violence against women, including the children of mothers who have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence and prostitution, as well as problematic substance use. The work focusses on working therapeutically with children and also their parent/carers and networks to enable their healing process. You will work as part of a growing team of therapists and counsellors, all working to meet the needs of survivors.We're looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women. You'll have a 'can-do' approach and demonstrable commitment to nia's feminist approach to supporting women and girls.Closing Date: 10am, 5th June 2024Interview date: 17th June, 2024You can apply by:Submitting your application via the online form below,Emailing your completed application to: ******,Posting your application in a sealed envelope marked "Private & Confidential" to Rachel Evans, nia, P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.CVs will not be acceptedWe select candidates for interview by comparing the experience, skills and attributes that you demonstrate to those we have identified in the person specification in the job profile. We also want women who show that they have thought seriously about what we're looking for in the potential post-holder and the commitment that we required. Therefore, we will not be able to shortlist you on the basis of a C.V.
The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.Download Application Pack Download Application Form
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