West London Arts Therapist (Internal Vacancy)

Salary £34,386.27 - £37,462.14 per annum (pro-rata of Full Time Equivalent £42,982.83- £46,827.67)

Location Hampton, Middlesex and in the Community in West London

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The Vacancy

Job Title: West London Arts Therapist (Internal Vacancy)

Salary: £34,386.27 - £37,462.14 per annum (pro-rata of Full Time Equivalent £42,982.83- £46,827.67)

Team: Therapists

Hours: Part Time, 30

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Shooting Star House, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3RA and in the community in West London

This is an internal vacancy

About the role

Your key purpose will be to provide high quality art, drama, integrated arts or music therapy to children and family members. You will be using creative techniques to address the psychological challenges associated with life-limiting conditions, trauma, and issues of loss and grief.

This is an opportunity to work holistically with a multi-disciplinary team of psychosocial professionals, with a diverse caseload, providing assessment, individual and group therapy programs with children and/or family members. The post holder will utilise skills, knowledge and expertise to provide advice, education, signposting, supervision and support to staff, families, schools and other professionals.

This is a community-based post for West London, to enable those not previously able to access services to receive needed therapy and support.

About you

This role requires previous experience of working as an arts therapist in a health or social care environment, as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You should have significant experience of working with children and young people, including those with disabilities and those experiencing loss and grief, and chronic or acute trauma.

We are looking for a therapist skilled in working closely with parents/carers, providing clinical expertise and suggesting specific approaches/strategies, and advising other team members.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

Generous sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
Flexible working arrangements
Death in service benefits
Reimbursed professional membership fees
Eye care
Employee referral scheme
Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Mindfulness sessions
Mental Health First Aiders

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Please contact Marion Barton,marion.barton@shootingstar.org.uk or 01483 230 960 if you have any questions about this role.

Anticipated Closing Date: 05/06/2026

Please note that vacancies may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

To help each member of our team to excel in their role, we provide a range of skills training, staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing events. Discover the difference you can make today.