Art Therapist

Job summary

Being a part of meaningful change is a feeling like no other. The care and support you provide as an Art Therapist help some of the most vulnerable people to communicate and express themselves as they build a brighter future. Working 22.5 hours a week, you will join Emerald Place Clinic based in Horley, Surrey where you will provide care for children and young people aged 12-18 years old who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person. As an Art Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating our young people's reactions and behaviours during art therapy sessions, which will see you utilise your art and psychotherapeutic skills and techniques to help them improve their physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing. You will create one-to-one rapport with service users to discuss their interest and medical histories as you identify their needs, objectives and prefer forms of artistic expression to create innovati

Main duties of the job

As an Art Therapist at Elysium Healthcare, you will join a multidisciplinary team at the Emerald Place Clinic in Horley, Surrey, working part-time at 22.5 hours a week. Your role focuses on providing tailored treatment programmes for young individuals aged 12-18, utilizing art therapy to help them improve their physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing. You will evaluate reactions and behaviours during sessions, create innovative therapy programs, and implement coping strategies to address challenging experiences. Besides clinical work, responsibilities include attending treatment meetings, ensuring art supplies are stocked, conducting group sessions, supervising students, and maintaining detailed records of progress. The position offers an annual salary of £49,036 (pro rata), with benefits including free meals, well-being support, and career development opportunities, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth in a global healthcare organization.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established and agile company with over 8,000 employees, dedicated to delivering exceptional care across a network of more than 90 services in England and Wales. Their operations cover various domains, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. As part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, Elysium Healthcare employs over 86,000 people worldwide, offering extensive opportunities for career growth and development. Elysium Healthcare is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of service users and staff, advocating for COVID-19 vaccination, and adhering to stringent recruitment policies to safeguard service users. The organization prioritizes meaningful change, supporting vulnerable individuals through tailored treatment programs and fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits for staff.

Details

• Date posted: 27 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £49,036 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1542657490
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Charlwood, RH6 0BN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Being a part of meaningful change is a feeling like no other. The care and support you provide as an Art Therapist help some of the most vulnerable people to communicate and express themselves as they build a brighter future.

Working 22.5 hours a week, you will join Emerald Place Clinic based in Horley, Surrey where you will provide care for children and young people aged 12-18 years old who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.

As an Art Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating our young people’s reactions and behaviours during art therapy sessions, which will see you utilise your art and psychotherapeutic skills and techniques to help them improve their physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing.

You will create one-to-one rapport with service users to discuss their interest and medical histories as you identify their needs, objectives and prefer forms of artistic expression to create innovative art therapy programs.

During your art therapy sessions, you will use various types of visual art, including drawing, sculpting, painting, ceramics, and clay modelling. This will see you discuss their artworks to evaluate the meaning and emotions behind the artworks and implement coping skills and strategies to enable them to deal with challenging and traumatic experiences.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll enjoy clinical supervision from a qualified Art Therapist to help you be the best you can be and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth.

As an Art Therapist you will be responsible for:

• Attending multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Ensuring art supplies and equipment are adequately stocked
• Utilising research skills for audits, policy and service development and research
• Conducting group or family art therapy sessions
• Supervising art therapy students and interns
• Maintaining detailed records of service users' progress as well as observations made during art therapy sessions

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Master's degree in Art Therapy or Counselling with additional coursework in Art Therapy
• To be on the Healthcare Council Registration (HCPC)
• Knowledge of visual art
• Excellent observational and counselling skills
• A passion for art

What you will get:

• Annual Salary of £49036 (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), Bank Holidays plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

UK Registration

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