West London Music Therapist
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Shooting Star Children’s Hospices West London Music Therapist
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
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. We welcome applications from candidates who speak an additional language, although this is not essential for the role.
Main duties of the job
Your key purpose will be to provide high quality 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 us
Shooting Star Childrens 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.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16,306.40 to £16,306.40 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
VPD7E4DB45
Job locations
Hampton
TW12 3RA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: West London Music Therapist
Salary: c. £16,306.40 per annum (pro-rata of full time equivalent £40,766)
Team: Psychosocial Services
Hours: 15 hours per week, with one working day preferably being Thursday from 11:00am to 7:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Shooting Star House, Hampton and in the community in West London, 3RA TW12
About the role
Your key purpose will be to provide high quality 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.
We welcome applications from candidates who speak an additional language, although this is not essential for the role.
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 Childrens Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisations 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 Childrens Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
Please contact Marion Barton,[email protected] or 01483 230 960 if you have any questions about this role.
Anticipated Closing Date: 16/11/2026
Interview Date: W/C 30/11/2026
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: West London Music Therapist
Salary: c. £16,306.40 per annum (pro-rata of full time equivalent £40,766)
Team: Psychosocial Services
Hours: 15 hours per week, with one working day preferably being Thursday from 11:00am to 7:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Shooting Star House, Hampton and in the community in West London, 3RA TW12
About the role
Your key purpose will be to provide high quality 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.
We welcome applications from candidates who speak an additional language, although this is not essential for the role.
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 Childrens Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisations 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 Childrens Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
Please contact Marion Barton,[email protected] or 01483 230 960 if you have any questions about this role.
Anticipated Closing Date: 16/11/2026
Interview Date: W/C 30/11/2026
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.
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
Address
Hampton
TW12 3RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
Address
Hampton
TW12 3RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Careers
02087832000
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16,306.40 to £16,306.40 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
VPD7E4DB45
Job locations
Hampton
TW12 3RA
United Kingdom
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