Could you work at The Hairy Planet??

Position Vacant: Play Specialist/therapist
Sessional work available - Immediate start. Saturdays
Location: Hometrain's Hairy Planet Salon, Navan, Co. Meath.

The Hairy Planet is our specialist salon for children who find hair cut time difficult. It has a relaxed atmosphere and the key element of it's success is in therapeutic play, combined with behavioural strategies to help children learn how to cope with hair cuts, hair touch, brushing, combing and wetting hair.

We have a wide client base, ranging from 2-30 year olds who experience a wide cross-section of difficulties. This could be fears and phobias, sensory dysfunction, or working to undo a history of negative experiences.

The ideal candidate should have experience of working with special needs, and have experience and knowledge of the following:

• Distraction therapy
• Sensory Dysfunction
• Therapeutic play strategies
• Understanding of child development 2years upwards
• Knowledge of ABA techniques
• Using a range of communication methods, including PECS.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with fears and phobias in children

Although the above is important for this role, the candidate should be fun, open, and able to communicate well with all age groups, abilities and the families of the children attending.

For more information, please contact Claire Whyte:
Tel: 046 9070100 or Mobile: 087 6907663 or e-mail: info@hometrain.ie

This post will be a great opportunity for a Hospital Play Specialist, Play Therapist, OT or other related occupation.
Closing date is Friday, 4th May 2012.