We are currently looking for someone to join us as an Art Therapist and Life Celebration Co-ordinator, this is a part time role (22.5 hours per week) and is on a fixed term basis for 6 months. This role is part of the Patient and Family Support team and will work across the Charitys services to assess the psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and family members and implement and oversee suitable creative therapeutic interventions, with a focus on visual arts and life celebration/reminiscence work. Main duties will include: Working with patients and families to identify their therapeutic goals To support patients and family members who access our Hospice services to create life celebration work through a range of different media e.g. letters to family, memory boxes etc. To hold own caseload of creative therapy referrals and supervise volunteers and students to deliver interventions To support patients and family members who access our Hospice services to create life celebration work through a range of different media. To work with the Bereavement Lead to develop bereavement support services for children and young people. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and patient care planning and proactively anticipate likely needs of complex caseload Successful candidates should hold HCPC registration and have a post graduate qualification in Art Therapy (or equivalent), previous experience working in a palliative care healthcare setting will also be required. Due to the nature of this role it’s a requirement to hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. This post is subject to Enhanced Level DBS Check, with Children’s and Adult’s barred list checks included. Starting salary of £46,148, with opportunities to progress to £52,809. Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata’d for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this. We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careersarhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa. We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.