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Are you a qualified Art Therapist looking for a rewarding and impactful role? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Derbyshire? 

We are seeking a passionate and creative Art Therapist to join our team at Salcare, a well-established community charity based in Heanor, Amber Valley. You’ll work with children and young people who have experienced trauma, loss, or adversity, providing intensive therapeutic support that helps them heal and thrive. 

About the Role: 

• Job Title: Art Therapist – Children & Young People 

• Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (pro rata) 

• Hours: Part-time (up to 3 days per week), with the potential to increase to full-time depending on future funding 

• Contract: Permanent (subject to ongoing funding) 

What We’re Looking For: 
We welcome applications from trained Child & Adolescent Art Therapists, particularly those with: 

• Experienced or recently qualified with some experience of working with children, young people, and their families. 

• Registration with the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) 

Key Skills & Attributes: 

• Proven experience delivering art therapy to children and young people 

• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal 

• Attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset 

• A flexible, team-oriented approach and willingness to contribute to service development 

Why Join Us? 

• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements 

• Benefit from inclusive Employee Healthcare 

• Be part of a small, supportive, and highly respected charity 
• Generous annual leave allowance

• Access to clinical supervision, CPD opportunities, and resources 

• The chance to work creatively and independently within a dynamic and evolving service model 

About Salcare: 
Founded in 1977, Salcare is a trusted local charity offering vital support across Amber Valley and surrounding areas. We are proud to be a community hub and “one-stop shop” for families and individuals in need. Our mission is to tackle disadvantage and promote resilience through compassionate, specialist services. 

How to Apply: 

• Closing Date: Monday 20th June 2025 

• Interviews: Interviews will be held during the week of 30th June 2025 

• To apply, please request an application pack by emailing: enquiries@salcare.org.uk or go to the website https://www.salcare.org.uk/join-our-team-art-therapist-for-children-young-people/ and download the job pack

• For more information or an informal chat, contact: 

• Lizzie on 01773 764562 

• Visit our website: www.salcare.org.uk 

Take this opportunity to be part of something meaningful—where your creativity and compassion can help shape brighter futures. 

Exciting Tender Opportunity for Refurbishment of Salcare Facilities in Heanor, Derbyshire

Salcare, a cherished charity at the heart of our community, is thrilled to announce the release of a tender for Alterations and Internal Refurbishment at its headquarters, located at 59 Ray Street, Heanor, Derbyshire.

This ambitious project aims to improve and modernize Salcare’s facilities, ensuring the charity can continue delivering essential services and making a positive impact in the lives of those it supports.

Project Overview:

• Scope of Work: Internal alterations and refurbishment
• Budget Range: £500,000 to £1,000,000
• Location: 59 Ray Street, Heanor, Derbyshire

Key Dates:

• Tender Documents Availability: Open now
• Submission Deadline: 7 February 2025

Interested contractors and stakeholders are encouraged to review the tender details and requirements via the official platform: MyTenders Portal.

Salcare is committed to creating an inclusive and functional space that enables the charity to continue its vital work, and this project represents a significant step forward in achieving that goal.

Join us in transforming this space into one that empowers and uplifts our community. Together, we can make a lasting difference!

  

Local MP presents trophies at charity Christmas Awards Gala 

Community charity, Salcare, held its annual Awards Gala on Friday 29 November at Makeney Hall in Derbyshire. The event, which saw 92 attendees, raised over £7000 for charity on the night, with additional donations continuing to come in. The awards were presented to winners by local Amber Valley MP, Lindsey Farnsworth.  

Salcare is a community charity which provides practical and emotional support for survivors of domestic abuse and those living in poverty. It offers services for individuals in Amber Valley and Erewash and works closely with organisations such as Social Services, homeless services, the Police and other local charities. 

The black-tie event recognised and celebrated the hard work of volunteers, staff, partners and supporters who have delivered much needed services to the local community throughout the year. The evening consisted of a drinks reception, sponsored by Gillotts Funeral Directors, followed by a three course meal, with wine sponsored by Evolve Business Finance and TFG Capital Limited, the awards ceremony itself, and entertainment from Brad Matthews, sponsored by TLF Utilities, which included live music, a photobooth and a DJ set.  

The Awards Gala also included an auction and raffle with approximately £1800 worth of prizes donated by local organisations such as Motorpoint Arena, Derby County FC, Nottingham Panthers and more. Thanks to the generosity of the community, attendees were able to bid on items including sports tickets, hampers, executive suites and signed memorabilia, with all proceeds going directly to support the incredible work undertaken by Salcare.  

Of the event, Salcare’s Interim Director of Services, Don Davis, said: “Our annual Christmas Awards Gala is always a highlight, it moves me to see such generosity from the local community in their donations and sponsorships and I am always thrilled that our award ceremony recognises the individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond throughout the year.” 

“It was great to have Amber Valley’s MP, Linsey Farnsworth, present the awards and for her to see the impact that charities like Salcare have on members of the community. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved in this year’s event; sponsors, attendees, auction purchasers, volunteers, staff and friends of Salcare – we are truly grateful for your ongoing help in making these Awards so special.”  

The full line-up of winners at the 2024 Christmas Awards Gala, all provided with engraved glass plaques by Spondon Trophies, are:  

Outstanding Commitment to Service, sponsored by TLF Utilities 

Simon Reed  

Corporate Support of the Year, sponsored by Energy Save Experts 

Gillotts Funeral Directors 

Partnership & Community Award, sponsored by Tony Blockley  

Platform 31  

Long Serving Volunteer award  

Gabe and Daniel 

All of Salcare volunteers were recognised on the night with awards in recognition of their support and service, including two long service awards.   

For more information, visit: https://www.salcare.org.uk 

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Salcare is due to host its annual Gala Awards at Makeney Hall Hotel in Belper on the 29^th November. 

Don Davis, Development Manager of the Heanor based charity, comments:  

“The awards are extremely important for the charity, as they help raise awareness of the work we do here, and recognise those who support us.  With our staff being mainly volunteers, without whom we would struggle to deliver the range of important services we offer, it’s really important that we show our appreciation for everything that they do, while also recognising the businesses and partners who work with us to help us support the wider community.” 

The first award aims to recognise the ‘volunteers who go above and beyond’ 

Each volunteer gives up valuable time to deliver front lines services which includes offering advice to helping with practical support.  The volunteers also give their time to work in the charity’s café and shop, both of which provide much needed financial assistance to the organisation, as well as the distribution warehouse, the food bank and support services. 

In the running this year are: 

The Café team 

The Retail team 

The Warehouse team 

Two support teams for domestic abuse victims 

The Pantry/Food Bank team 

Winners of this award last year were the café team, all of whom are ex-service users, looking to give back to the charity that helped them through their own traumatic experiences.  

The second award is for the ‘board member who exceeded expectations’.  All are volunteers and again, without their support and hard work, Salcare would not be able to deliver the depth and breadth of services it currently offers.  This year’s shortlist includes: 

Simon Reed, Chair 

Tony Blockley 

Jodie Cook 

Paul Jones 

Sonia Richardson 

Yassine Lamine 

Jamie Bird 

The 2023 award was won by Jamie Bird, Senior Lecturer (HEA) & Art Therapist (HCPC) at the University of Derby, for his unequivocal support of the organisation.   

The third award is aimed at recognising the assistance given, and the generous support received from, businesses working in the local area, in particular around the issues of food poverty and domestic abuse. 

The shortlist for ‘corporate support of the year’ is: 

Ward; www.ward.com 

Ward is a UK-wide metal and waste recycling business who have supported Salcare for a number of years with financial support and the recycling of unwanted clothing and cardboard. 

Warburtons; https://www.warburtons.co.uk/ 

Winners of last year’s award, Warburtons Family Bakers, are twice-weekly contributors of freshly baked bread to the Salcare food bank providing a unique opportunity for those in need of the food bank to get fresh, in-date bread.   

Liniar; https://www.liniar.co.uk/  

A subsidiary of Quanex, Liniar is a local engineering firm and a genuine supporter of the community, who have generously donated funding for the food bank and Christmas campaigns over previous years. 

Breeze Corporate Finance Ltd; https://www.breezecf.co.uk/     

Breeze Corporate Finance donate funds to Salcare, as one of its two chosen charities, through running charitable sporting events in support of the organisation. 

Gillotts Funeral Directors; https://www.gillotts.co.uk/  

Gillotts Funeral Directors are a local, family run firm who have supported Salcare for a number of years, donating food and support for numerous campaigns. 

The final award, aimed at recognising the importance of partnerships and support services, is ‘recognising excellence in the field’.  This year’s shortlist consists of: 

Platform Thirty1; https://www.platformthirty1.com/  

A charitable organisation who use creativity to empower, so that those they work with can tackle any societal, environmental, political, personal or cultural problem that is important and impactful to them, their family and/or their community. 

Salcare works with Platform Thirty1 to deliver craft sessions which have been hugely successful and for which another year’s funding has been secured.   

Citizens Advice, Derbyshire Districts; https://www.citizensadvicederbyshiredistricts.org.uk/  

Citizens Advice, Derbyshire Districts runs a weekly outreach programme delivering a one-stop shop of support and advice.  The team has been working successfully with Salcare for more than three years. 

Rise Housing; https://risehouses.co.uk/ 

Rise Housing offers fresh starts to men and women recovering from hardships, particularly those that find themselves homeless.  Salcare work alongside Rise to provide office accommodation, support, food and advice.  The organisation is working with Rise to develop more projects for the future.  

P3; https://www.p3charity.org/ 

P3 (People, Potential, Possibilities) is a homeless charity based in Derbyshire, providing warm hubs for those on the streets.  Their values and commitment to the community dovetail those of Salcare, so again, they are another ideal partnership.  

Don Davis adds: 

“We are extremely grateful to all those who help and support the organisation, and we’re delighted to have Finance industry specialists, TFG Capital and Evolve Business Finance as two of our sponsors this year.  We still have availability should any other organisation be interested in supporting this year’s awards.”  

The black-tie awards provides an ideal opportunity for people to mix and mingle at a sparkling drinks reception followed by dinner, the awards and entertainment in the form of live music, a DJ and dancing.  Anyone interested, should get in touch. 

For more information about the event, visit: https://www.salcare.org.uk/salcare-christmas-gala-2024/  

Anyone interested in purchasing tickets should go to Buy tickets – Salcare Christmas Charity Awards Gala – Makeney Hall Hotel (tickettailor.com)   

For more information regarding the organisation, visit: https://www.salcare.org.uk  

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Salcare announces first sponsors of this year’s Gala Awards

With the Salcare Gala Awards less than two months’ away, work is well underway for the charity’s second annual awards evening due to take place at Makeney Hall Hotel in Belper on the 29th November.

Finance industry specialists, TFG Capital and Evolve Business Finance have joined forces to offer their support of the organisation and its flagship event by becoming two of the lead sponsors.

Stefan Radymski, director at Evolve Business Finance said: “Salcare’s work in the community is vital, providing help and hope to families facing tough times. It’s mission to build safer, stronger communities aligns with our values at Evolve. We’re proud to support the Salcare Gala Awards and it’s an honour to be part of this special Gala awards evening, celebrating the charity’s impact and raising awareness for such an important cause.”

The black-tie event recognises and celebrates the hard work of the volunteers, staff, partners and supporters who have delivered much needed services to the local community throughout the year. The event also helps to raise awareness of Salcare as an organisation and its good works while, at the same time, raising much needed funds for the charity.

The evening will provide an ideal opportunity for people to mix and mingle at a sparkling drinks reception followed by dinner, the awards and entertainment in the form of live music, a DJ and dancing.

For more information about the event, visit: https://www.salcare.org.uk/salcare-christmas-gala-2024/ Anyone interested in purchasing tickets should go to Buy tickets – Salcare Christmas Charity Awards Gala – Makeney Hall Hotel (tickettailor.com) For more information regarding the organisation, visit: https://www.salcare.org.uk

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Notes to editors:

Issued for and on behalf of Salcare by V Formation Limited. All press enquiries or for more information, contact: Jocelyn Braithwaite: jocelyn@vformation.biz / 07718 647514.

About Salcare:

Established in 1977, Salcare is a community charity providing services for people in Amber Valley and Erewash. They provide support for survivors of domestic abuse and people in poverty working closely with organisations such as Social Services, homeless services, the Police and other local charities. For more information, visit: https://www.salcare.org.uk/

For more details on sponsors, www.tfgcapital.co.uk and www.evolvebusinessfinance.co.uk