Job Description

We would like to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Arts Therapist to work in the Hackney Integrated Learning Disability Service (ILDS). We are a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team made up of health and social care practitioners working with people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and supporters in a diverse and vibrant part of London. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative practitioner who is committed to advancing the wellbeing and life chances of people with learning disabilities and addressing health and social care inequalities experienced by this group.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the friendly, inclusive and supportive ILDS Psychology team. You will work directly with people with learning disabilities and their networks to deliver assessments and arts therapy interventions as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team. In addition you will provide consultation and training to other providers. This is a new role, so we hope that you will be able to share information about the value and impact of arts therapies with colleagues and those who draw on ILDS services. As part of the role there will be opportunities to participate in innovative research and service development projects - creativity and flexibility are definitely encouraged! You will receive regular supervision and the service is committed to continuous professional development with access to internal and external training opportunities.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
05 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
56,276 to 63,176 a year Per annum pro rata inc HCA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
363-CH7398956
Job locations
St Leonard's Hospital
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
Masters Level qualification (MA or MSc) in Art Therapy
HCPC registration as an Arts Therapist
Desirable
Post-qualification training in one or more relevant specialist areas of therapeutic practice.
Experience
Essential
Experience of assessment, formulation and intervention with people (and families/carers) with a learning disability.
Knowledge of the assessment of capacity to consent and legal and ethical issues pertinent to people with learning disabilities
Experience of undertaking service evaluation, research and/or audit
Desirable
Experience of collaborating with local community organisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Knowledge of relevant evidence base, best practice and legislation in relation to the provision of arts therapy interventions for adults diagnosed with a learning disability.
Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Best Interests and DOLS legislation.
A high degree of cultural competence.
Desirable
Fluency in a local community language.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
Masters Level qualification (MA or MSc) in Art Therapy
HCPC registration as an Arts Therapist
Desirable
Post-qualification training in one or more relevant specialist areas of therapeutic practice.
Experience
Essential
Experience of assessment, formulation and intervention with people (and families/carers) with a learning disability.
Knowledge of the assessment of capacity to consent and legal and ethical issues pertinent to people with learning disabilities
Experience of undertaking service evaluation, research and/or audit
Desirable
Experience of collaborating with local community organisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Knowledge of relevant evidence base, best practice and legislation in relation to the provision of arts therapy interventions for adults diagnosed with a learning disability.
Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Best Interests and DOLS legislation.
A high degree of cultural competence.
Desirable
Fluency in a local community language.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Masters in Arts Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Degree in relevant area

Desirable

• Additional post-qualification training
• Clinical Supervision Training

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Understanding of learning disability context and services
• MDT working
• Communication skills - including adapting communication
• Cultural competency

Desirable

• Skills in research, audit, service evaluation
• Fluency in a community language

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Experience of NHS and statutory services
• Experience of assessing service users and making recommendations to a Multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience working with community groups
• Experience of working as an Arts therapist in a Multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing teaching and training sessions regarding Arts Therapies to a variety of audiences

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Masters in Arts Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Degree in relevant area

Desirable

• Additional post-qualification training
• Clinical Supervision Training

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Understanding of learning disability context and services
• MDT working
• Communication skills - including adapting communication
• Cultural competency

Desirable

• Skills in research, audit, service evaluation
• Fluency in a community language

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Experience of NHS and statutory services
• Experience of assessing service users and making recommendations to a Multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience working with community groups
• Experience of working as an Arts therapist in a Multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing teaching and training sessions regarding Arts Therapies to a variety of audiences

Skills Required