Art Therapist

Part-Time Arts Psychotherapist (16 hrs/week)

Location: EdShift @ The YouthBase, Halifax (Calderdale)

Availability: Must include Tuesday evening & Thursday

Are you a creative soul with a courageous heart?

Do you believe in the transformative power of the arts to heal, connect, and empower children and young people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence?

EdShift is looking for a fully qualified Arts Psychotherapist (HCPC or UKCP registered, 2+ years post-qual experience) to join our pioneering Nest Art Therapy Team.

This is more than a job, it’s a calling. A chance to create real change and hold space for healing.

You’ll:

• Deliver 1:1 and group-based art psychotherapy for children and young people aged 4-21
• Lead our Little Nests Group Art Therapy programme, nurturing connection and self-expression
• Co-create creative resources that promote safety, growth, and mental wellbeing

We offer:

• Personalised induction and comprehensive training
• Clinical supervision and wellbeing support
• A values-led, creative team culture
• Holiday & sick pay

We’re especially interested in those with experience in Drama Therapy | Arts Psychotherapy | Play Therapy | Dyadic Art Therapy

Key Dates:

Applications close: 14th November

Shortlisting: 17th November

Interviews: 20th November at EdShift

Request an application pack from Liz at [email protected]

Ready to join a team that’s changing lives through creativity?