Job Description

Music Therapist - 4 hours per week - Term Time (39 weeks)

FTE 29,355 - Actual salary - 3,355

Music therapists use music creatively to help clients address their social, emotional, psychological, physical or communication needs

As a music therapist, you'll use the medium of music to help people express themselves, connect and communicate with others and the world around them and improve their sense of wellbeing.

Through a range of musical styles, genres and instruments, you'll support and guide your clients in meaningful interactions with music, and where possible facilitate positive change.

The college Music Therapist will be responsible for providing high quality and effective support for students across the college.

The college Music Therapist will be expected to work closely with college leaders, college staff, parents/carers and our multi-disciplinary team and other professionals both in and out of college.

Provide and maintain comprehensive music provision for students within our specialist college environment.

Undertake all aspects of music therapy duties as an autonomous practitioner

Support and train class-based staff in order for them to have an understanding of music therapy needs.

Manage the physical resources available within college sites.

Work autonomously and keep up to date with current practice and professional development.

Be responsible for development and improvement in education-based practice for young people, aged 16-25 years, with identified needs.

Assess students' needs and initiate music lesson plans relevant to their needs.

Work in line with professional and college standards, protocols and procedures.

Recommend the best course of therapy intervention and develop comprehensive plans as appropriate.

Maintain student records as per the college's guidelines.

Contribute to developing appropriate targets for students, with teaching staff.

Communicate effectively with students, parents/carers and staff.

Provide written and verbal reports.

Contribute to students' Annual Reviews and other Multidisciplinary meetings about individual students.

Attend all necessary meetings.

Provide help and advice to students, staff the family and other carers, teaching and demonstrating use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the student's functional ability and independence.

Evaluate your own practices and regularly reflect on interventions provided.

Provide a point of access and advice regarding music therapy to all college staff.

Establish and maintain positive relationships with teachers and learning coaches.

Develop collaborative working relationships with other college therapists (SaLT, Art, Physio, Counsellor).

Work with the college leadership team as part of the whole college development and college quality improvement plan.

Ensure Continuing Professional Development is achieved in line with ROC guidelines by:

Being aware of your personal responsibilities.

Managing time effectively.

Maintaining a professional diary/portfolio or other form of written evidence.

Writing protocols relevant to music practices.

Continuing with self-evaluative practice.

Deliver required training and development opportunities for college staff with respect to music practice that supports the development of students.

Review and utilise any feedback following staff training.

To attend and participate in college training days, sessions and other activities.

Have responsibility for the safe and competent use of all therapy and equipment.

Comply with policies and procedures relating to health and safety, security, confidentiality, data protection, vulnerable adults and safeguarding children and preventing extremism and radicalisation.

Be aware of the risks in the workplace and the potential impact on own work and that of others. Take steps to control hazards, support with risk assessments and risk management and have regard for the health and safety of self and others.

Report all concerns or disclosures to the appropriate person.

To engage in professional level development which is consistent with the needs and aspirations of the post-holder and the college.

To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 3,355.00 per year

Expected hours: 4 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person